Jane Mlambo| Ireland, one of the countries participating at this year’s Vitality Netball world cup has brought a delegation of just 18 people including players and officials while poor Zimbabwe brought upto 54 officials.

The Ireland delegation which arrived at the same time with the Zimbabwe gems could be seen walking in front of the ZimEye cameras livestreaming the reception at the Manchester Airport.

Zimbabwe netball team’s preparation and travelling has been marred by controversy mainly its bloated delegation which according to Information permanent secretary Nick Mangwana is comprised of four cabinet ministers.