Fowler-Nembhard, Sterling-Humphrey named Sunshine Girls co-captains
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World-rated goal-shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and ace defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey have been named co-captains of Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls for the Horizon Netball Series against England’s Vitality Roses in December.
Netball Jamaica announced the 12-member squad, along with three reserves, on Tuesday.
The selection marks Fowler-Nembhard’s return to the national team. She last represented Jamaica at the 2023 Netball World Cup.
She will be joined by Gezelle Allison, Azara Wilmot, Shanice Beckford, Latanya Wilson, Jodi-Ann Ward, Kadie-Ann Dehaney, Crystal Plummer, Nicole Dixon-Rochester, Abigale Sutherland and Brie Grierson.
Rhea Dixon, Kimone Shaw and Adean Thomas have been named as reserves.
Sasher Gaye Henry Wright will serve as head coach, assisted by Kerry-Ann Brown.
The two-match series is scheduled for December 5 and 6 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
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