NETBALL Malawi have confirmed the inclusion of inspirational player Mary Waya in their line up for April’s test series with England.
The Malawi side will travel to England next month to take part in the first international test series between the two countries played on home soil.
Waya, 38, was the superstar of November’s World Championships held in New Zealand, dazzling the crowds with her lightning quick reactions and cheeky passes that frequently left highly rated international defenders clutching at air.
The Goal Attack may have wowed crowds with blind passes to her shooters from behind her back - but it's her personality which makes Waya stand out from the crowd.
Malawi coach Griffin Saenda said at the World Championships: "She is a huge role model, not only to this team but to Malawi sports women in educating them about Aids."
"Young players have a great example in Mary. We are very proud of her."
The veteran netballer and mum-of-two announced her retirement after the Queens were knocked out of the World Championships in the quarter-final against England. It was to be her last performance after making her national team debut aged just 14.
But it seems the lure of a test series against their old rivals has persuaded her to extend her international career just a little longer, meaning that UK spectators are in for a real treat this spring.
"Mary Waya is a true star of the international game," says Nigel Holl, England Netball's Director.
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