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Kenya's Divas show grit in loss to Namibia

Divas Wing Attacker Irine Atieno on action against Namibia. [Courtesy]

Kenya’s national netball team, the Divas, put up a spirited performance despite falling 41–33 to a formidable Namibian side in their opening match of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates on Sunday. 

Under the leadership of captain Parin Simiyu, the Divas had a nervy start, quickly falling behind by seven points within the first five minutes. 

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