Erongo gears for Metropolitan Cup

SPORT REPORTERSwakopmund is preparing for the hosting of the tenth annual Metropolitan Swabou 2017 Summer Cup.The tournament will be held between 15 and 19 September, with netball and football matches on the cards.This will be the first time in nine years that the tournament is held at the coastal town.Spicing up the tournament will be new arrivals Kavango East Region, who will battle Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Omusati, Karas, Hardap, and Erongo.Junior secondary school teams in the under-19 age group will be represented at the tournament.Organisers say the Metropolitan tournament has benefited the youth as it has identified talented athletes that could be moulded into academic and sport success stories.“Having reached a milestone of ten years, Metropolitan Swabou has over the years partnered with the Ministry of Sports, Youth and National Service to give back to the future generation through sports and recreation,” the organisers said.Metropolitan Swabou has set aside N$450 000 for the hosting and organising of the tournament.Teams that finish in first, second, third and fourth positions are expected to receive prize money ranging from N$15 000 to N$4 000.“The theme for the Summer Cup this year will be ‘Diversity’ – embracing and promoting diversity throughout our anatomy as a country, recognising that the range of talents, skills and perspectives that the netball and soccer players bring from various backgrounds and cultures is fundamental to the success of Namibia moving forward,” the organisers said.

Erongo gears for Metropolitan Cup

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-07

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Erongo gears for Metropolitan Cup

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