Phantom NC emerge netball champions
Published on: Mon, Aug 04, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: Phantom NC's players showing off their trophy and individual medals. Kota Kinabalu: Phantom NC team clinched the Osca Cup after beating Bambina NC 19-12 in the final of the Osca Cup Netball Championship organised by the Old Sabah Collegians Alumni (Osca) held at the Sutera Harbour Tennis courts on Sunday. Nova Blitz came in third followed by Grazetas in fourth, while fair play award went to Pearl Panthers, best forward was Hazlyn Liaw (Phantom NC), best defence Nur Hani Yunus (Phantom NC), top scorer Melcaar Portelip (Phantom NC) with 86 goals and most valuable player was Echristella Geaordie Akup (Bambina NC). A total of 20 teams took part in the inaugural tournament and organising chairperson Sitti Noorashikin Basalie said the committee would like to extend their congratulations to the winners and all the participating teams. 'This two-day tournament saw fierce competition between teams comprising members of the alumni, community and local clubs. 'We are very proud of the sportsmanship, discipline and commitment shown throughout this tournament and it also proved the integrity of Osca's spirit in uniting communities through sports,' she said. She expressed her gratitude to all those involved to make the tournament a success and hoped the spirit of sportsmanship will continue to be fostered in future events. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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