Kumbirai's Journey

By our Staff (The Standard - 10 July 2005)

THE Hockey Association of Zimbabwe have named an 18-member Under-21 team for the fifth Women Junior World Cup Championships scheduled for Chile in September.

The competition will run from 14-25 September.

Ginny Ross, the team manager, said on Thursday the team is scheduled to leave for Chile on 9 September, adding the squad had already secured the necessary foreign currency for the trip. The team is making its maiden appearance at the championships.

"Training is going on well and we are processing visas for the team. The government has managed to secure foreign currency for the team," Ross said.

Zimbabwe are in Pool A which includes England, the Netherlands and the United States at the 16-team tournament.

South Africa, who are the only other African country at the championships, are in Group B together with Germany, India and Canada.

The girls won their ticket to the junior showcase after finishing as runners-up to hosts South Africa at the 2004 African Cup of Nations finals.

Zimbabwe team

Amy-Lee Levey, Geraldine Raynor, Kundai Mawema, Sarah Bennett, Faith Musengezi, Jacquelin Katanenza, Mutsawashe Mutembwa, Ruth Fraser, Jenna Palmer, Belinda Mannix, Rudo Mawema, Sarah Blythe-Wood, Tatenda Chikumbirike, Danielle Pycroft, Stacy Logan, Robyn Williams, Pauline Ndlovu, Chantelle Zietsman. Non-travelling reserves- Netsai Matengarobvi, Sanja Murray and Stephane Mazingi.