KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Netball Jamaica has unveiled the 15-member Sunshine Ladies squad for the upcoming three-match Sunshine Sequence towards South Africa, which is able to happen in Kingston on January 18, 22, and 25 on the Nationwide Indoor Sports activities Centre (NISC).
Star defender Shamera Sterling Nembhard will captain the squad, which options a mixture of seasoned gamers and rising expertise who will vie for the Margaret Beckford Trophy.
This announcement follows the Sunshine Ladies’ spectacular 2-1 collection victory over England within the not too long ago concluded Horizon Sequence, the place they secured the Rhone Hornsby Trophy.
The year-end World Netball Rankings positioned Jamaica because the third-best workforce globally, behind solely Australia and New Zealand. England follows carefully at fourth, with South Africa rounding out the highest 5.
The Sunshine Ladies will goal to retain their rating by overcoming South Africa on this collection, as their rivals may even face England within the Quad Sequence in February 2025.
The squad consists of one debutant, Brie Grierson, a participant for Nottingham Forest Netball within the English Tremendous League. Grierson, who qualifies for Jamaica by means of her father, brings recent expertise to the workforce.
Coach Sasher-Gaye Henry expressed confidence within the squad whereas acknowledging the problem South Africa poses.
“We’re happy with the workforce chosen. Shimona’s return strengthens our attacking circle, and her synergy with Shanice, who excelled within the Horizon Sequence, might be key. Our defensive trio of Shamera, Jodi-Ann, and Latanya is world-class, and the stability between skilled gamers and rising expertise will assist our long-term objectives for world tournaments in 2026 and 2027.”
Captain Sterling Nembhard urged followers to prove in massive numbers to assist the Sunshine Ladies.
“The power through the Horizon Sequence was unbelievable. Taking part in at dwelling with followers within the stands, pot covers, and all was an amazing enhance for us. We stay up for feeling that love and assist once more in January.”
The Sunshine Sequence will start on January 18 with matches involving the Below-21 and Senior groups of Jamaica and South Africa. The midweek sport will happen on January 22, adopted by the finale showdown on January 25.
The workforce’s teaching and assist employees embody Head Coach Sasher-Gaye Henry, Specialist Intern Kurt Dale, Supervisor Maureen Brown with assistant Roxan Lengthy, physiotherapists Othneil Lamont and Orianna Blackwood, and Group Physician Dr Michelle Holt.
Sunshine Ladies Squad for the Sunshine Sequence:
Shooters: Shimona Jok, Shanice Beckford, Rhea Dixon, Mischa Creary, Simone Gordon
Centre Courtroom: Abigale Sutherland, Khadijah Williams, Crystal Plummer, Brie Grierson, Adean Thomas
Protection: Shamera Sterling Nembhard (Captain), Latanya Wilson, Jodi-Ann Ward, Theresa Beckford, Kimone Shaw
