Q&A with SPAR Proteas shooter Owethu Ngubane

PUMA South Africa: Your thoughts on the new Spar Proteas playing kit designed by PUMA?

Owethu Ngubane: The new kit is amazing! The kit is colourful and shows both diversity and unity.

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How does it feel to represent SA?

Representing my country is an incredible honour and a dream come true.

What are the strengths of this Spar Proteas netball team?

Our team’s strengths include our speed, agility, and strong teamwork.

Are you looking forward to the series against Jamaica in January 2025?

Yes, I’m super excited for the Jamaica series! It’ll be a great test of our skills.

What is your favourite achievement?

Being able to represent Strathclyde Sirens in the Netball Super league.

Tell us more about playing for the Strathclyde Sirens in Scotland?

It was an incredible experience that helped me grow as a player and person.

What do you love about your position?

I enjoy playing goal attack because it requires strategy, speed, and accuracy.

Which parts of your game have improved over the past year?

My shooting and movement on court have improved significantly.

What sneakers do you play in?

I play in PUMA’s Solarstrike III because they provide excellent support and stability.

Why did you partner with PUMA?

The brand’s passion for innovation and performance attracted me.

You are active on social media, what type of content do you share?

I share updates about my netball journey, behind-the-scenes moments, and inspiration.

Tell us about your varsity studies?

I chose logistics at the University of Johannesburg because it interests me and can be applied to many areas of life.