BA urges NFA to do 'sober introspection'
Black Africa Sport Club has urged the football association to reconsider its decision to expel the Namibian Premier League from its structures.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
WINDHOEK
Black Africa (BA), a respectable club with a long history, has expressed concern about the recent decision of the Namibia Football Association to expel the Namibia Premier League (NPL).
Concerns were raised by the BA Sport Club leadership consisting of Browny Nceba Mutrifa (chairperson), Lakka Goagoseb (vice-chairperson), Rebekka Goagoses, Doris Lamperth and Bonnie Paulino.
“BA is also concerned by the unilateral decision to expel NPL exco members, namely chairperson Patrick Kauta, Bonnie Paulino (vice-chairperson), Peter Nakura, Gabriel Tjombe, and NPL CEO Harald Fuller.
Not fair
BA said this action by the NFA was done without notice or a fair hearing, as would be expected in terms of natural justice and governance.
Therefore it is an unfortunate decision that has huge potential to create dire consequences for football in the country.
“As a sports club with great history, BA urges the NFA to undertake sober introspection as the path taken is not at all in the interest of football.
“BA also informs our supporters and players that further dialogue to find solutions on this impasse will be solely through the board of governors of NPL to ensure top football returns,” they said in a media statement.
Furthermore, BA stated that it remains a committed member of the NPL and believes that any decision to commence premier league football should happen under the sole auspices of the NPL.
“Without prejudice that some matters are before a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, BA believes the seed for dialogue is not restraint to find a compromise for the interest of Namibian football (sic).”
To settle or not
In addition, the NPL's expulsion has raised questions about the N$100 000 fine imposed on Young African football club.
Club owner Maleagi 'Mali' Ngarizemo says they will wait for the NFA to set up a new league and to instruct them what to do about the fine owed to the NPL.
Ngarizemo said a clear directive about the payment must come from the executive members or the secretary-general of the NFA.
WINDHOEK
Black Africa (BA), a respectable club with a long history, has expressed concern about the recent decision of the Namibia Football Association to expel the Namibia Premier League (NPL).
Concerns were raised by the BA Sport Club leadership consisting of Browny Nceba Mutrifa (chairperson), Lakka Goagoseb (vice-chairperson), Rebekka Goagoses, Doris Lamperth and Bonnie Paulino.
“BA is also concerned by the unilateral decision to expel NPL exco members, namely chairperson Patrick Kauta, Bonnie Paulino (vice-chairperson), Peter Nakura, Gabriel Tjombe, and NPL CEO Harald Fuller.
Not fair
BA said this action by the NFA was done without notice or a fair hearing, as would be expected in terms of natural justice and governance.
Therefore it is an unfortunate decision that has huge potential to create dire consequences for football in the country.
“As a sports club with great history, BA urges the NFA to undertake sober introspection as the path taken is not at all in the interest of football.
“BA also informs our supporters and players that further dialogue to find solutions on this impasse will be solely through the board of governors of NPL to ensure top football returns,” they said in a media statement.
Furthermore, BA stated that it remains a committed member of the NPL and believes that any decision to commence premier league football should happen under the sole auspices of the NPL.
“Without prejudice that some matters are before a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, BA believes the seed for dialogue is not restraint to find a compromise for the interest of Namibian football (sic).”
To settle or not
In addition, the NPL's expulsion has raised questions about the N$100 000 fine imposed on Young African football club.
Club owner Maleagi 'Mali' Ngarizemo says they will wait for the NFA to set up a new league and to instruct them what to do about the fine owed to the NPL.
Ngarizemo said a clear directive about the payment must come from the executive members or the secretary-general of the NFA.
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