Day: July 8, 2024

Relentless Robber Chanties clinched the Kunene Regional Second Division Football League (KFL) title in style on Sunday, defeating Sixty Eleven 6-1 in the season finale at the Herbert Conradie Stadium in Khorixas.

However, Chanties won the KFL title two games ahead of schedule on Thursday, defeating Young Eagles by a single goal at Outjo’s Etoshapoort stadium.

The result also means that Chanties has automatically qualified for the Northwest Stream First Division promotional playoffs, where they will face teams from the Otjozondjupa, Oshana, and Omusati second division leagues.

Robber Chanties walked away with N.dollars 25 000 as champions.

The Khorixas-based club opened the weekend with a goalless draw against !Ugab at home before humiliating Sixty Eleven in a 6-1 victory, officially named champions and advancing closer to a return to top-flight football.

Chanties won the title with 54 points, six more than Okarindi Komutati, who finished second. The champions lost only two of their 22 games, winning 17 a
nd drawing three.

The weekend’s final matchups also saw the relegation of Pubs and Gariseb Orlando, who will now compete in playoffs against teams from the regional third levels.

On Saturday, history unfolded in the Kunene Region when Gariseb Orlando was humiliated by Sixty Eleven in a game that the victors won 4-3 despite only having seven players for the entire 90 minutes.

According to league administrator Bolla Nangombe, the league completed successfully, and the region is already preparing for the playoffs next season. Other results provided by Nagombe stated that Pubs only returned with one point after their tour to Opuwo, following a 2-1 loss to Okarindi Komutati and a goalless draw against Kunene Nampol, and therefore were relegated alongside Gsariseb Orlando.

Gariseb Orlando suffered further humiliation on Sunday, losing 5-2 to !Ugab. They won only one of their 22 league games, losing 17 and drawing four.

The league’s freshmen, Opuwo Rural-based Okarindi Komutati, performed impressively throughou
t the season, finishing second with 47 points after 15 wins, three draws, and five defeats. They won 2-1 against Pubs before concluding the season with a goalless draw against Khorixas Football Academy on Sunday.

On Saturday, the Green Dangers defeated Khaibasen 2-0, while Etosha United defeated the Young Eagles 6-1.

The final dance on Sunday featured 21 goals, with Etosha United winning 1-0 over Khaibasen and Green Dangers drawing 3-3 against Young Eagles.

After 22 games, Robber Chanties finished first, followed by Okarindi Komutati in second, Khaibasen in third, and !Ugab in fourth. Etosha United took fifth place, followed by Kunene Nampol (6), Khorixas FA (7), Green Dangers (8), Young Eagles (9), Sixty Eleven (10), Pubs (11) and Gariseb Orlando (12).

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: Volleyball referee Fillemon Amupadhi is attending the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) International Referees Candidate Course in Sale, Morocco this week.

Amupadhi is the first Namibian to take part in the course, and Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) president Hillary Dux Imbuwa said in a statement on Monday that the NVF is proud to have one of its officials attending this event.

‘This is not only a personal achievement for him, but also a monumental step for the development of volleyball in Namibia. His participation in this course reflects the growing recognition of Namibian talent on the international stage,’ Imbuwa said.

He added that the NVF is confident that Amupadhi will excel and bring back invaluable knowledge and experience that will benefit refereeing standards in Namibia and the overall growth of the sport in the country, in line with the NVF’s key strategic objectives as a federation.

‘Amupadhi left for Morocco over the weekend to join 25 other national referees from ac
ross 21 African countries. His selection marks a significant milestone for Namibia, being the first and only candidate from our nation to attend this esteemed international course,’ Imbuwa stated.

The course is being hosted by the Confederation of African Volleyball at the Institut Royal de Formation des Cadres Moulay Rachid from 07 to 15 July 2024.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Ondangwa United extended their lead at the top of the Oshikoto Regional Second Division Football League standings to seven points after edging one of their closest title rivals, Mama Love with a 2-1 victory on Saturday.

The boys from Ondangwa are edging closer to clinching the title with just four games left before the season concludes, and require only two victories from their next four fixtures to be crowned champions.

Mama Love failed to stop Ondangwa United therefore dropped crucial points, losing their second spot to Gerrros Uri-Khob Football Academy who thrashed Newcastle United 3-0 in the Tsumeb derby on Saturday at the Oscar Norich stadium.

Benfica also recorded a vital victory, keeping them safe from relegation after beating Omandengu United 1-0 at Tsumeb. Young Rangers and Nine Eleven played out to a goalless draw, while Soweto Chiefs’ relegation worries mounted further following a 2-1 loss to Onathinge United. Young United fought tooth and nail to avoid the relegation zone after edging Safile Un
ited 3-0.

On Sunday, Newcastle United played out to a 1-1 draw against Nine Eleven, with Benfica thumbing Onathinge United 3-1, while Soweto Chiefs saw off Young Rangers 3-0 as they are tried to move out of the relegation zone. Young United and Omandengu United played out to a goalless draw in Sunday’s final encounter.

With some teams having played 18 games and others 17 games thus far, Ondangwa United leads the pack with 41 points, trailed by Gerros Uri-Khob Football Academy with 34 points. Mama Love sits in position three on 34 points, followed by Newcastle United in fourth with 33 points and Nine Eleven (5) on 28 points.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: Female road cyclist Vera Looser says she is ready to represent Namibia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which take place from 26 July to 11 August.

The multi-sport event will feature athletes competing in 329 events across 32 sports in Paris, France, with some competitions starting on 24 July 2024.

Team Namibia will participate in cycling (road and mountain bike), marathon running, and swimming.

Looser, who will be making her third appearance for Namibia at the Olympics, told Nampa on Monday that it is always an honour to represent her country, especially at the Olympic games where everyone is watching.

‘The road race at the Olympic games has special characteristics, with many nations only having one rider on the start line. I think my biggest advantage is that nobody knows me and nobody expects anything from me,’ she said.

Looser, who represented Namibia at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Commonwealth Games, as well as the 2016 and 2021 Summer Olympics, told this agency anything is possible in the Ol
ympics race.

‘This will be my third Olympics but if I can race to my fullest potential and not make any tactical mistakes, I will be very satisfied with myself,’ she said.

Looser won the National Time Trial Championships on seven occasions, and the Namibian National Road Race Championships on 10 occasions, including nine years consecutively between 2014 and 2022.

She is expected to join the Namibian team in Paris on 23 July 2024, with the women’s road race scheduled for Sunday, 04 August 2024.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency