2013 Diamond Challenge

International netball series hosted by South Africa Diamond Challenge 2013 27–30 October 2013 South Africa Port Elizabeth NMMU Indoor Sports CentreNelson Mandela University SuperSport (South Africa) South Africa Zimbabwe Zambia 3 2012 2015 The 2013 Diamond Challenge was the second Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The series was played in October 2013 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth.https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/netball-sa-hosts-series-top-draw-internationals/ Busy months ahead for Netball SA www.citizen.co.za 11 October 2013 30 October 2024https://mypr.co.za/proteas-shine-diamond-challenge-pe/#gsc.tab=0 Proteas shine up for Diamond Challenge in PE mypr.co.za 27 October 2013 30 October 2024 South Africa entered an Invitational team featuring under-21 players, including Shadine van der Merwe. Coached by Elize Kotze and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all three matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 59–45.https://gsport.co.za/msomi-stars-in-clinical-diamond-challenge-win/ Msomi Stars in Clinical Diamond Challenge Win gsport.co.za 30 October 2013 29 October 2024https://gsport.co.za/young-spar-proteas-retain-diamond-league/ Young SPAR Proteas Retain Diamond League gsport.co.za 31 October 2013 29 October 2024 The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa. Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain South AfricaElize KotzeBongiwe MsomiZambia Zimbabwehttps://www.newsday.co.zw/southerneye/2013/10/30/national-netball-team-outclassed-sa National netball team outclassed in SA www.newsday.co.zw 30 October 2013 30 October 2024Ledwine DondoPerpetua Siyachitema Group stage 27 October 2013 17.30 Zimbabwe 39–34 Zambia 28 October 2013 17.30 South Africa 64–36 Zimbabwe 29 October 2013 17.30 South Africa 69–47 Zambia Sources: Final table Pos Position Team Team P Games played W Wins L Losses D Draws GF Goals For (Total goals scored) GA Goals Against (Total goals conceded) GD Goal Difference (GF−GA) Pts Total points 1South Africa220013383504 2Zimbabwe21107598–232 3Zambia202081108–270 #e6efff Qualified for Final 1px solid #AAAAAA Final 30 October 2013 17.30 South Africa 59–45 Zimbabwe Source: Award winners Award Winner Team Player of the SeriesBongiwe MsomiSouth AfricaFinal Player of the MatchShadine van der MerweSouth Africa Source: References 3 2013 Category:2013 in netball Category:2013 in South African netball Category:2013 in Zimbabwean sport Category:2013 in Zambian sport Category:Zimbabwe national netball team series Category:Zambia national netball team series Category:October 2013 sports events in Africa 2013-10-25 2013-10-25 2013-10-25