October 8, 2024

The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout , with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend . The matches were staged at the Nau – Aib and Liverpool sports fields , with 21 football clubs , five volleyball teams , six netball teams , and three darts teams vying for top honours in their respective divisions . According to tournament coordinator Maggy Sheya , the event proved extremely competitive , with all teams vying for victory and bragging rights . Sheya confirmed to Nampa on Monday that the tournament went off without a hitch , a feat they will have to accomplish again next year . ‘ Overall , the Mayoral Cup 2024 was a huge success , fostering sportsmanship and community spirit in Okahandja . We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants , sponsors , and supporters who made this event memorable . The municipality looks forward to hosting an even bigger and better event next year ,’ she said . In the football cate
gory , the king of cups in local football , MSPH FC maintained their dominance after defending the title they won last year by defeating Orlando Pirates in the final game by a single goal , securing N . dollars 20 000 and a trophy . Pirates walked away with N . dollars 15 000 as runner – up . MJ and Friends FC and Saudi Arabia , based in Okahandja , shared the semi – final prize money of N . dollars 5 000 each . In the volleyball division , 21 Brigade Volleyball Club triumphed , walking away with N . dollars 5 000 . Khevare Volleyball Club won second place and received N . dollars 3 000 , while Osona Village Volleyball Club finished third and received N . dollars 2 000 . The netball tournament was equally competitive , with Windhoek Stars taking home the first – place prize of N . dollars 5 000 , with 21 Brigade Netball Club coming in second place and securing N . dollars 3 000 . Catalyst Private School finished third , earning N . dollars 2 000 . In the darts category , the Namibian Defence Force ‘ s Te Spor
ts Club Team A won first place and collected N . dollars 1 500 , while their B team finished second and received N . dollars 1 000 . Host Okahandja Municipal took third place , receiving N . dollars 750 .

Source: The Namibia Press Agency