The Zimbabwe senior netball team kicked off their Celtic Cup journey with a strong performance, defeating Northern Ireland 54-46 in an exciting match held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday night.
Gems goalkeeper Elizabeth Mushore was awarded the Player of the Match title.
The invitational tournament has gathered teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Gems to display high-level competitive netball.
Competing in a round-robin format, the third and fourth-place playoffs, along with the finals of the tournament, are scheduled for November 10.
The Celtic Cup has been established by Netball Northern Ireland, Netball Scotland, and Wales Netball to offer an exceptional competitive experience for athletes and fans outside of major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
The Gems are anticipated to be in action again on Friday night as they take on the Scottish Thistles.
The match is set to commence at 8 pm.
