Civics threat to Top 8 Cup

Jesse Jackson Kauraisa Civics FC have threatened to take legal action against the Namibia Premier League (NPL) if they are not given a chance to compete in the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup at the expense of relegated Young African.The cup is slated for this coming weekend at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, with the top eight 2017/18 season clubs pitted against each other. Namibian Sun is in possession of a copy of a letter sent to the premier league’s office on 15 February by Civics, who are demanding a spot in the competition following Young African’s relegation. Civics said the league should have granted them the points of the matches they played against Young African, which would have secured them a place in the top eight.“We refer to the ruling delivered by the NPL Disciplinary Committee that reads as follows: “Young African Football Club forfeits points for all the matches that the player Simon Tapiwa played under the fraudulent cloud or playing in the name of Albert Mujikirera and that the points be deducted that were gained by the accused member and must be awarded to the opponent whom they were playing against in each match,” the Civics letter reads.The club questioned NPL chairman Patrick Kauta’s decision to not enforce this.Civics further accused the league chairman of failing to adhere to the NPL constitution. “We believe that the exclusion of our club from the competition violates our right to participate in the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup.” The Khomasdal-based club is demanding an urgent written undertaking from the NPL executive that it will not proceed with the tournament, but rather refer the matter to the dispute resolution chamber for a proper interpretation of the disciplinary committee ruling. “Please be advised that should we not receive the aforementioned undertaking by Tuesday, 19 February 2019 at 16:00, we will left with no option but to seek an appropriate remedy to protect the right of our club to participate in the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup.” NPL administrator Tovey Hoebeb was unable to shed more light on the matter, but said Kauta was working on a response.

Civics threat to Top 8 Cup

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-13

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