Chief Santos relegated
Several clubs in the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) survived relegation, while others will now settle for first-division football.
MTC's NPL Chief Santos became the first club to be relegated from the Namibia Premier League after a 2-2 draw with Rundu Chiefs on Saturday.
Santos needed three points in order to stand a chance to survive relegation, but their hopes were dashed by a resilient Rundu Chiefs who also have survival aspirations. The Tsumeb-based side was on 17 points by Saturday, while 14th placed Civics [Survival spot] were on 31 points by Saturday after beating Tigers 2-0.
This meant that Chief Santos could not reach more than the 28 points they would have required even if they won their last remaining games. Santos gained promotion to the premier league last season, but will now have to settle to play in the first division.
In other results, Black Africa defeated Blue Waters 3-2 in Walvis Bay, While Eleven Arrows beat Young African 1-0 in Swakopmund on Saturday.
Mighty Gunners also dashed the hopes of Young Chiefs after beating them 1-0 in Otjiwarongo.
Citizens defeated Life Fighters 2-1 to remain in the premier league, while Orlando Pirates beat Unam 2-1.
African Stars, who needed six points this weekend to win the premier league, stunned Tura Magic with a late penalty to win the match 1-0.
Stars now only needed to beat Tigers in order to claim the premier league late yesterday afternoon.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Santos needed three points in order to stand a chance to survive relegation, but their hopes were dashed by a resilient Rundu Chiefs who also have survival aspirations. The Tsumeb-based side was on 17 points by Saturday, while 14th placed Civics [Survival spot] were on 31 points by Saturday after beating Tigers 2-0.
This meant that Chief Santos could not reach more than the 28 points they would have required even if they won their last remaining games. Santos gained promotion to the premier league last season, but will now have to settle to play in the first division.
In other results, Black Africa defeated Blue Waters 3-2 in Walvis Bay, While Eleven Arrows beat Young African 1-0 in Swakopmund on Saturday.
Mighty Gunners also dashed the hopes of Young Chiefs after beating them 1-0 in Otjiwarongo.
Citizens defeated Life Fighters 2-1 to remain in the premier league, while Orlando Pirates beat Unam 2-1.
African Stars, who needed six points this weekend to win the premier league, stunned Tura Magic with a late penalty to win the match 1-0.
Stars now only needed to beat Tigers in order to claim the premier league late yesterday afternoon.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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