Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
Ana Noovao, who captained New Zealand's netball team and earned 23 test caps, has died aged 58.
Ana Noovao, a former Silver Ferns captain and midcourter, has died aged 58. She made her debut for the national netball team in 1989 and captained the side in 1992, earning 23 test caps during her international career. She also played two seasons for the Cook Islands and was remembered as a skilled player and valued teammate.
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Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
Ana Noovao made her Silver Ferns debut in 1989.
Newstalk ZB
Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao has died aged 58.
Stuff
Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
Ana Noovao, who captained the Silver Ferns in 1992 and played 23 games for the national netball team, has died. She was 58.
RNZ
Former Silver Fern captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
The midcourter played for New Zealand between 1989 and 1992, picking up 23 test caps.
1News
Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58
Ana Noovao was described as an "exceptionally gifted midcourter, with superb vision and the power to lead".
RNZ
'Beautiful to play with' – tributes flow for former Silver Fern captain Ana Noovao
Former Silver Fern captain Ana Noovao, who also played two seasons for the Cook Islands, is remembered as a trusted teammate.