Golden Fireballs Complete Their TNL Power Week 1 Fixtures as Only Unbeaten Team
The Golden Fireballs showcased exceptional composure and creativity, securing a 62-57 win over the North West Flames on Day 8 of the Telkom Netball League to complete their Power Week 1 fixtures as the tournaments sole unbeaten team at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Saturday, 3 May 2025
The Fireballs took an early lead in the first quarter and maintained momentum, with the quarter scores reading: Q1 18-12 Fireballs, Q2 31-27 Fireballs, Q3 45-43 Flames.
The Telkom Supershot significantly impacted the game, with Owethu “Sammy” Ngubane (who own the Player of the Match award) scoring four out of four shots for the Fireballs, and Caitlin du Plessis scoring three Supershots for the Flames. The shooters’ ability to utilise the Supershot to their advantage proved crucial in deciding the outcome.
“It was a great performance from both teams, showcasing solid netball. We made key mistakes at important times, but I’m proud of the ladies for their determination and effort until the end.”
Flames Coach, Elsunet du Plessis
“On Super Shots – You need to think about how you’re playing, defending, and attacking those two minutes,” said Du Plessis.
Golden Fireballs’ Coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan: “Well done to the Flames, I thought they brought their A game today, and they really gave us a great match. These are the games that we need to prepare, and the fight that the players showed was tremendous.”
The Golden Fireballs delivered an impressive performance, showcasing their skill, strategy, and teamwork, their efforts securing the top position on the log standings as the Flames prepare to play a final fixture against the Aloes on Sunday.
KD Stars secured a 45-36 win against the Lilies, dominating all quarters. The Lilies showed signs of improvement, impressing with their composure and ball control. However, the Stars’ strength ultimately gave them the win.
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Key statistics include the Stars’ struggle with Super Shot utilisation and the Lilies’ 55 circle feeds, highlighting areas for improvement. Stars’ Thulisile Maduna was named Player of the Match, showcasing her impressive skills and contribution to the KZN side’s victory. The Lilies have work to do to enhance their performance in the second leg.
In an afternoon encounter, the Jaguars secured a 57-47 win against the Aloes in a closely contested match. The Aloes led 12-10 in the first quarter, but the Jaguars made a remarkable comeback, with quarter scores unfolding as follows: the Aloes scored 11 points in the second quarter to the Jaguars’ 14, taking the score to 23-24 in favour of the Jaguars at halftime. The Jaguars further extended their lead in the third quarter, scoring 16 points to the Aloes’ 13, and dominated the final quarter with 17 points to the Aloes’ 11.
“We had a good start, but the Jaguars came back strong in the second quarter. The third quarter was the turning point, and the Jaguars dominated the last quarter. Individually, our players performed well, but we need to work on consistency and goal-shooting percentages.”
Aloes Coach, Sameshia Esau
Jaguars coach Rozanne Matthyse added, “We worked on some things, and I’m happy that we got those things done. I knew we were going to win this game, and we pulled through. I’m happy with the performance and well done to the Aloes for giving us a good game, especially in the first three quarters.”
The Jaguars’ defensive effort was impressive, with nine intercepts. Jamie van Wyk was named Player of the Match. With this win, the Jaguars are headed back home, while the Aloes will play their final match against the Flames tomorrow at 7 am. The Aloes will look to end their campaign on a high note, focusing on improving their consistency and reducing penalties.
Tshukudu showcased exceptional prowess and teamwork, securing a convincing 70-44 victory over Sonoblomo. As newcomers to the competition, having made their debut last season, Tshukudu has shown significant growth and improvement.
The match unfolded with Tshukudu taking an early 14-10 lead, extending it to 39-19 at halftime after outscoring Sonoblomo 25-9 in the second quarter. Sonoblomo showed resilience in the third quarter, outscoring Tshukudu 15-13, but still trailed 52-34. Tshukudu sealed the win with an 18-10 performance in the final quarter.
Tshukudu’s dominance was reflected in the stats, with 13 interceptions, while Sonoblomo’s 110 circle feeds yielded only 44 shots, highlighting an area for improvement. Meanwhile, Tshukudu’s penalty count stood at 50, a figure they may need to address moving forward.
“The game was nice, anyway, we came knowing we’re going to win this game, but I told them not to relax. We have to take advantage of this because we know them. I told them to put in more effort, fight till the end, and work hard.”
Tshukudu Coach, Vivian Foko
Coach Marie De Wet (Sonoblomo): “It was a tough game, and we didn’t have all our players, so we did with what we had. The positives are that they wouldn’t stop until the last whistle. They’re hardworking and a united team, but we need to work on our mistakes.”
In the last match of the day, the Crinums delivered an impressive performance, outclassing the Southern Stings with a score of 50-39. The match unfolded with the Crinums taking an early lead, winning the first quarter 15-12.
They extended their advantage in the second quarter, outscoring the Stings 13-10 to take a 28-22 lead at halftime. The Crinums continued to dominate in the third quarter, winning 14-10 to take a 42-32 lead. In the final quarter, they sealed their victory with an 8-7 performance, finishing 50-39.
The Crinums’ victory was marked by several key highlights, including a solid defensive unit that limited the Stings’ scoring opportunities. Statistically, the Crinums’ strong defensive strategy was evident in their 9 interceptions, compared to the Stings’ 4. Additionally, Super Shot points played a key role, with Bianca Lubbe performing well in this area.
Crinums Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm: “I’m thrilled the girls stepped up in the absence of our key player. We tested different combinations, and it paid off. Liber’s super shots were sensational – her confidence is inspiring. I’m proud of the girls and excited for the second leg.”
“We had some positives, like our defence, but our timing was off on attack. Congratulations to the Crinums – they deserved the win. We’ll focus on improving our attack, defence, and chemistry over the next month before the second leg.”
Stings Coach, Dr. Freda Kemp
The Crinums’ victory showcases their strength and depth, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next match against the Zambezi Eagles.
The final matches of Power Week 1 will take place on Sunday, May 4, at the Sun City Super Bowl, with the first centre pass scheduled for 7 a.m. Teams will be aiming to secure essential points as they prepare for Power Week 2, which follows between 13 and 17 June, ahead of the last edition scheduled from 14 to 20 July, to determine who will be crowned champions.
Matches are broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 channel 209. Tickets are available on the Netball South Africa (NSA) website here at just R100.
Telkom Netball League Results on Saturday, 3 May 2025
07:00 Eastern Cape Comets 36-49 Tornados
09:00 Northern Cape Diamonds 33-48 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
11:00 North West Flames 57-62 Golden Fireballs
13:00 KD Stars 45-36 Limpopo Lillies
15:00 Eastern Cape Aloes 47-57 Gauteng Jaguars
17:00 North West Tshukudu 70-44 Free State Sonoblomo
19:00 Free State Crinums 53-39 Southern Stings
Telkom Netball League Results on Friday, 2 May 2025
Free State Sonoblomo 47-51 Northern Cape Diamonds
Limpopo Lillies 44-52 KD Queens
Eastern Cape Aloes 47-48 Limpopo Baobabs
Tornados 50-53 North West Tshukudu
Spar Baby Proteas 41-51 North West Flames
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 41-39 KD Stars
Gauteng Jaguars 43-50 Golden Fireballs
Telkom Netball League Results on Thursday, 1 May 2025
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 60-27 Limpopo Lillies
Southern Stings 63-40 Spar Baby Proteas
Gauteng Jaguars 56-49 Zambezi Eagles
Tornados 60-42 Free State Sonoblomo
Northern Cape Diamonds 32-39 Eastern Cape Comets
North West Flames 45-68 Free State Crinums
Eastern Cape Aloes 40-47 Golden Fireballs
KD Stars 45-41 North West Tshukudu
Southern Stings 57-61 Zambezi Eagles
KD Queens 37-54 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Gauteng Jaguars 65-38 Limpopo Baobabs
Telkom Netball League Results on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
North West Tshukudu 70-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 49-47 Eastern Cape Aloes
Free State Sonoblomo 46-44 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 30-57 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Gauteng Jaguars 52-50 Southern Stings
KD Stars 46-37 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 62-51 Zambezi Eagles
North West Flames 64-38 Limpopo Baobabs
North West Tshukudu 53-37 KD Queens
Free State Crinums 45-50 Golden Fireballs
Telkom Netball League Results on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Eastern Cape Comets 35-37 Limpopo Lillies
KD Stars 62-44 Free State Sonoblomo
Gauteng Jaguars 55-51 Spar Baby Proteas
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 45-48 North West Tshukudu
Southern Stings 57-57 North West Flames
KD Queens 44-44 Eastern Cape Comets
Eastern Aloes 36-56 Free State Crinums
Spar Baby Proteas 46-59 Limpopo Baobabs
Limpopo Lillies 23-59 Tornados
Telkom Netball League Results on Monday 28 April 2025
Zambezi Eagles 56-48 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 59-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 38-45 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 54-47 Eastern Aloes
Golden Fireballs 63-42 Southern Stings
Eastern Cape Comets 31-48 KD Stars
Free State Crinums 59-38 Gauteng Jaguars
Telkom Netball League Results on Sunday 27 April 2025
Golden Fireballs 61-40 Zambezi Eagles
Limpopo Baobabs 34-68 Free State Crinums
Tornados 51-23 KD Queens
Northern Cape Diamonds 27-53 KD Stars
Gauteng Jaguars 57-60 North West Flames
Tshukudu 52-37 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 48-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Limpopo Baobabs 48-52 Southern Stings
Golden Fireballs 68-35 Spar Baby Proteas
Telkom Netball League Results on Saturday 26 April 2025
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 52-45 Free State Sonoblomo
Free State Crinums 58-46 Spar Baby Proteas
Tornados 54-33 Northern Cape Diamonds
North West Flames 51-46 Zambezi Eagles
Golden Fireballs 71-35 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 47-36 KD Kings
Southern Stings 62-34 Eastern Cape Aloe
Telkom Netball League Fixtures on Saturday, 3 May 2025
07:00 North West Flames vs Eastern Cape Aloes
09:00 North West Tshukudu vs Eastern Cape Comets
11:00 Northern Cape Diamonds vs KD Queens
13:00 Free State Crinums vs Zambezi Eagles
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Main Photo Caption: The Golden Fireballs showcased exceptional composure and creativity, securing a 62-57 win over the North West Flames on Day 8 of the Telkom Netball League to complete their Power Week 1 fixtures as the tournaments sole unbeaten team at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Saturday, 3 May 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Jaguars secured a remarkable 57-47 comeback win against the Aloes after trailing 12-10 in the first quarter.
Photo 3 Caption: Still new in the competition, Tshukudu showcased exceptional prowess and teamwork for a 70-44 win Sonoblomo.
Photo 4 Caption: Tornados earned a 36-49 victory over the Eastern Cape Comets to keep the pressure on North West Tshukudu.
Photo 5 Caption: Crinums took an early lead before delivering an impressive performance to outclass the Southern Stings with a score of 50-39.
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