90% of players missing
The Namibia Premier League (NPL) club is struggling to put a team together for its Debmarine Cup tie at Tsumeb next month.
Tura Magic coach Paulus Shipanga is trying to round up his players in order to start preparing for the NFA Debmarine Cup.
Magic begin their quest away from home in the round of 32 when they play King Fischer FC at the Oscar Norich Stadium on 23 April in Tsumeb.
However Shipanga faces selection headaches after losing contact with almost his entire squad.
The situation was caused by the fact that the Namibia Premier League failed to kick off, resulting in clubs calling off their training camps.
“To be honest it is a nervous time for me as a coach because I am still trying to locate 90% of my players.
“I hear some are at the villages while some are roaming around Windhoek and other towns.
“However, I am going to try my best to get the team together, so that we can be ready for the tournament,” Shipanga said.
According to the coach, he has seen about 10% of his players training on their own.
The coach urges all Tura Magic players to contact him immediately.
Shipanga said he would love to begin his preparations after the Independence Day celebrations.
“Our aim is to try and go as far as possible in the competition because of the money at stake.
“Going to Tsumeb and expecting to get a result will be very hard for us, but I will try to get the best out of my team in the Debmarine Cup. Any team plays to win the tournament and we are no different from the rest.”
The most mouth-watering battle is expected to be between old foes African Stars and Life Fighters at Otjiwarongo.
Life Fighters have played non-league football since being relegated nearly 11 years ago.
Rivals African Stars have been successful in cup and league competitions in the last ten years, making them hot favourites over Life Fighters.
Fixtures of the Debmarine Cup round of 32
Rhino FC vs Young Beauties
Khuse FC vs Touch & Go
Orlando Pirates vs Gendev FC
Life Fighters vs African Stars
Young African vs Otjiwarongo FC
Mighty Gunners vs Citizens
Try Again vs Chief Santos
Young Chiefs vs Kantema Bullets
Black Africa vs Bee Bob Brothers
Ogongo United vs Eleven Arrows
Unam FC vs Eleven Champions
Tigers vs Eastern Chiefs
King Fischer vs Tura Magic
Blue Waters vs Rundu Chiefs
Civics vs Ohangwena Nampol
Outjo FC vs United Stars
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Magic begin their quest away from home in the round of 32 when they play King Fischer FC at the Oscar Norich Stadium on 23 April in Tsumeb.
However Shipanga faces selection headaches after losing contact with almost his entire squad.
The situation was caused by the fact that the Namibia Premier League failed to kick off, resulting in clubs calling off their training camps.
“To be honest it is a nervous time for me as a coach because I am still trying to locate 90% of my players.
“I hear some are at the villages while some are roaming around Windhoek and other towns.
“However, I am going to try my best to get the team together, so that we can be ready for the tournament,” Shipanga said.
According to the coach, he has seen about 10% of his players training on their own.
The coach urges all Tura Magic players to contact him immediately.
Shipanga said he would love to begin his preparations after the Independence Day celebrations.
“Our aim is to try and go as far as possible in the competition because of the money at stake.
“Going to Tsumeb and expecting to get a result will be very hard for us, but I will try to get the best out of my team in the Debmarine Cup. Any team plays to win the tournament and we are no different from the rest.”
The most mouth-watering battle is expected to be between old foes African Stars and Life Fighters at Otjiwarongo.
Life Fighters have played non-league football since being relegated nearly 11 years ago.
Rivals African Stars have been successful in cup and league competitions in the last ten years, making them hot favourites over Life Fighters.
Fixtures of the Debmarine Cup round of 32
Rhino FC vs Young Beauties
Khuse FC vs Touch & Go
Orlando Pirates vs Gendev FC
Life Fighters vs African Stars
Young African vs Otjiwarongo FC
Mighty Gunners vs Citizens
Try Again vs Chief Santos
Young Chiefs vs Kantema Bullets
Black Africa vs Bee Bob Brothers
Ogongo United vs Eleven Arrows
Unam FC vs Eleven Champions
Tigers vs Eastern Chiefs
King Fischer vs Tura Magic
Blue Waters vs Rundu Chiefs
Civics vs Ohangwena Nampol
Outjo FC vs United Stars
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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