Eastern Swallows, Renamo Bucks win Omaheke tourney

Epukiro-based outfits Eastern Swallows and Renamo Bucks emerged victorious at the just-concluded ninth edition of the Omaheke Top 8 annual tournament in the netball and football categories.

The tournament staged in Gobabis at the Legare Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, attracted 28 football and 16 netball teams from Otjombinde constituency, Aminuis, Epukiro and Otjinene. Speaking to Nampa on Monday, Epukiro Sports Council spokesperson Kuveri Tjonga said the event was a success judging by the high turnout amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that no hiccups were experienced.

En route to the netball final, Eastern Swallows of Okomumbonde defeated Osleka by 16 points to 10, while the other semi-final saw Okauua Rovers beating Otjombinde-based Rovers United by 18-16. Eastern Swallows then got the better of Okauua Rovers, who defeated them last year, by humbling them with 16 points to 12.

Eastern Swallows walked away with N$5 000 and a trophy as champions, while Okaaua Rovers got N$2 500 as runners-up and Osleka and Rovers received N$1 250 each as semi-final losers.

The semifinal for the football category created some mouthwatering games as three teams from Epukiro battled it out.

The first semifinal saw Renamo Bucks defeating Epukiro counterpart Otjozondjima by a single goal margin, while Life in the City from Otjombinde walked past Pamwe Eleven after coming from a goal down beating them 2-1. Renamo Bucks then got the better of Life in the City in the final game by beating them by a single goal margin, retaining the trophy they won last year and walking away with N$12 000.

Life in the City walked away with N$7 000 as runners-up with Pamwe Eleven and Otjozondjima each receiving N$3 000 as semifinal losers. - Nampa