Chaneta assistant secretary general Rose Mkisi has expressed her optimism that Taifa Queens would excel in the Six-Nation Netball Championship.
The national team would fly out to Singapore tomorrow for the high profile tournament that will get underway on December 11.
"We've asked our players to be prepared to work hard so as to turn things around and I?m confident that they?ll respond magnificently," Mkisi said.
The invitation of Taifa Queens came after Tanzania hosted successfully the seven-nation tournament that took place at the National Stadium in September.
Despite failing to win the trophy at home, the local girls put in scintillating displays that signalled the revival of netball.
The tournament attracted several powerhouse netball teams including Malawi who are ranked first in Africa, South Africa and Zambia.
The players who will represent Tanzania in Singapore include; Paskalia Kibasa, Faraja Malaki, Monica Kessy, Jackline Sikozi, Lilian Sylidion and Neema Emmanuel.
Others are Zuhura Twalib and Levina Julius, Doritha Mbunda, Monica Aloyce, Nyirabu Max, Semeni Mathew, Judith Kazinja, Sophia Komba and Agnes Simkonda.
Minister for Information, Culture and Sports George Mkuchika presented the team with the national flag on Tuesday and urged them to focus on their coach?s instructions.
"You are representing millions of Tanzanians, thus you?ve to use this tournament to make them proud and this is possible only if you follow what your coaches tell you," he advised.
Taifa Queens first outing would be against mighty Ireland on Sunday before taking on Scotland the next day.
Source: thecitizen.co.tz/
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