Okapya annual tournament set for December
The third edition of the annual Okapya Sport Tournament is set to take place from 24-28 December at Eleven Morning Stars Sport Field near Andimba Ya Toivo Airport at Ondangwa.
As has become customary, the main objective of this tournament is to bring the community together during festive season with the hope of strengthening existing community ties and also reducing crime during that period, as the youth will be occupied with sport festivities.
The inaugural edition took place in 2018 and it attracted 20 teams – and the second instalment of the tournament held last year attracted an improved 28 teams, which also saw more than 10 Namibia Premier League (NPL) players partaking in the event. For this year, the competition is expected to attract more teams from all 14 regions – and for the first time, the organisers have announced the tourney will feature netball and football.
“Besides the sport events, we are also giving platform to SMEs to come sell their products during the tournament and exhibition stalls are up for grabs for N$500; space is limited. It Is first come first served. So far, the following companies have confirmed their sponsorship towards Okapya Annual Sport tournament: Top Score, Atai Investment CC, Piyet Service,
G2g Media, Akindaba Style, Onambula Investment Group, Kashipu Investment Cc, BusyBoys Namibia, Namibian Pound,” said the organisers.
The various categories are as follows:
Youth Football: Registration: N$ 1000
1st Prize: N$ 10000, trophy, 18 gold medals & soccer kit
2nd Prize: N$ 5000 and 18 silver medals 3rd Prize: N$ 3000 and 18 bronze medals *No restrictions; any team is allowed to field NPL 1st division and 2nd division players.
Veteran Football: Registration: N$ 950
1st Prize: N$ 5000, trophy and 18 gold medals
2nd Prize: N$ 3000 and 18 silver medals 3rd Prize: N$ 2000 and 18 bronze medals *Players should be above 34 years.
Netball: Registration: N$750
1st Prize: N$ 3500, trophy and 14 gold medals
2nd Prize: N$ 1500 and 14 silver medals 3rd Prize: N$ 1000 and 14 bronze medals
For netball registration, contact Martha Namwandi on 0817837828.