Kimberly Kusauka
Masvingo Pirates (Deportivo) Netball club qualified to play in the Premier Netball League (PNL) which was launched in Bulawayo last month.
The PNL first bubble was launched on October 23, 2021, at Gates Mine in Mashava where 10 teams including Masvingo City Stars, Masvingo Pirates, Green Fuel, ZDF and Gold Free Border Strikers among others competed.
Deportivo team manager Mercy Kanyemba said the team was at number five and proceeded to play for the second bubble on October 30 and 31 in Gweru.
“We played in the first bubble and we were at number five. We went on to play our second bubble in Gweru where we won four games and lost three,” said Kanyemba.
The second bubble consisted of Ngezi Platinum, Gold Reef, Blue Angels, Beitbridge and Masvingo Pirates.
Kanyemba said the season has four bubbles and after completing the bubbles, the team prepares for the next season that will be in 2022 and they are still getting funds from Garikai vendors.
“The season has four bubbles and after we complete the bubbles, we then start preparing for the next season which will be played in 2022 and we are still getting sponsorship from Garikai fruit and vegetable vendors,” said Kanyemba.
Masvingo Deportivo is still training and are eyeing the championship this season.
