By GODFREY DUBE
GREEN Buffaloes won the Netball Association of Zambia (NAZ) 2016 Open tournament after beating rivals Green Eagles.
The tournament played at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) saw 26 teams vying for various honours in the regulars, men and women madala’s and schools events.
Buffaloes retained their title after edging Eagles 13-11 in the regulars final as Zesco beat Lusaka City Council 12-8 to win the madala’s women event, while the men’s title was won by Zambia National Service Makeni who beat Nkwazi 14-13.
Chimwemwe scooped the girls’ schools category after beating Mukamambo, while Success School were crowned winners in the boys’ category with Munali finishing second.
Meanwhile, national coach Charles Zulu described the performance of the clubs as overwhelming, but called on players to ensure that they started preparations early so that they can be fit when the season starts.