Kenya aim to defend Nations Cup title

Kenya's national netball team, the Divas, have secured a spot in the final of the 2025 Singlife Nations Cup with a game to spare, following a 49–44 victory over hosts Singapore on 4 November at the OCBC Arena. This is their fourth consecutive win at the tournament, solidifying their unbeaten position at the top.

Credit: Netball Singapore

This match was a repeat of last year's final, and Kenya's performance mirrored their previous outing. After a tight first half, the Divas pulled ahead in the third quarter, outscoring Singapore 15–8 to establish an 11-point lead. Despite a spirited comeback attempt by Singapore in the final quarter, Kenya maintained their composure to seal the win.

Kenya's goal shooter, Lydia Nyapere, was instrumental in the victory, converting 12 of 14 attempts in the third quarter alone. With four wins from four matches, Kenya leads the table, with a total of 238 goals scored. Their next game will be against the Isle of Man, who are yet to register a win in the tournament.

Kenya's consistent performance underscores their status as formidable contenders, aiming to defend their title, and perhaps in doing so, may also leapfrog Singapore in the World Netball rankings.

Games available to watch here: https://www.mewatch.sg/nationscup