Super Netball 2018: Melbourne Shooter Vixens Mwai Kumwenda Suffers a Serious Knee Injury, ACL

The Malawian international was injured during the West Coast Fever defeat last weekend, which plunged the Vixen from third to fifth place. "19659003" We are really disappointed with Mwai, who is an integral part of our team. A beloved member of the Vixens family, "said coach Simone McKinnis

The waning Vixen need a win in the final round Sunday against the Sunshine Coast Lightning in shape to have a chance to figure among the first four

The Lightning are in third place with 63 points, six points ahead of the Vixen at 57. The Vixen's first shooter will be operated in the coming weeks with "the support that's going to be there." he has received up to here players and the support of Vixens staff is a reflection of who he is, and we will continue to support him to ensure the success of the rehab program as long as necessary. "

Kumwenda's injury is the result of a good season for the 28-year-old Super Netball's fifth-highest scorer – with 501 goals at an incredible 95-point accuracy. (Reuters) – Rahni Samason, 20, has been replaced to replace Kumwenda in the line-up against the Lightning, and the decision will only be made on Thursday, a spokeswoman for the club said.