Lifeline applauded, despite league worry
A lifeline has been extended to local footballers with the MTC Namibia Football Association Cup; however, many are worried about the silence surrounding the domestic league kick-off.
Limba Mupetami
WINDHOEK
MTC's generous sponsorship to the tune of N$13.5 million per annum will bring forth the Namibia Football Association Cup.
According to MTC, the sponsorship will span over three years, effective 1 October 2020 to 1 October 2023; on the condition that their budget can accommodate it.
The cup will serve the greater community of footballers during the time it will take place, however, several players, who didn't want to be named for fear of being labelled 'agents of negativity', said in the long run, they will still suffer because the cup is not the same as a seasonal league.
Worried
“MTC has been there when needed the most, and for that I'm grateful. I wish they also had the mandate or influence at the Namibia Football Association to make things happen,” said a player from a Katutura outfit.
Another footballer said their dreams will continue to be dashed if an announcement is not made soon about the league kick-off.
“I train at the Katutura Youth Complex, hoping that things will change,” he said.
Dynamo Fredericks from Black Africa said despite the hopes of the league restart, the other enemy is Covid-19. “We have 13 clubs. We don't have the means or facilities to start the league in these circumstances.
'Clubs need to camp and get tested before the match, during half-time as well as after the match, do these clubs have the money?” he asked.
Football is life
One of Namibia's football's most recognisable figures and Black Africa coach, Paulus Shipanga applauded MTC's efforts, saying he can already see the changes the cup will bring.
“We all wanted to give up. Football is life to some of us and this sponsorship will help greatly,” he said.
He added that the fact that there's no news regarding the league is worrisome. “I hope and pray there will be an announcement soon.
“Players are suffering. The in-fights should just stop for the sake of football,” he said.
WINDHOEK
MTC's generous sponsorship to the tune of N$13.5 million per annum will bring forth the Namibia Football Association Cup.
According to MTC, the sponsorship will span over three years, effective 1 October 2020 to 1 October 2023; on the condition that their budget can accommodate it.
The cup will serve the greater community of footballers during the time it will take place, however, several players, who didn't want to be named for fear of being labelled 'agents of negativity', said in the long run, they will still suffer because the cup is not the same as a seasonal league.
Worried
“MTC has been there when needed the most, and for that I'm grateful. I wish they also had the mandate or influence at the Namibia Football Association to make things happen,” said a player from a Katutura outfit.
Another footballer said their dreams will continue to be dashed if an announcement is not made soon about the league kick-off.
“I train at the Katutura Youth Complex, hoping that things will change,” he said.
Dynamo Fredericks from Black Africa said despite the hopes of the league restart, the other enemy is Covid-19. “We have 13 clubs. We don't have the means or facilities to start the league in these circumstances.
'Clubs need to camp and get tested before the match, during half-time as well as after the match, do these clubs have the money?” he asked.
Football is life
One of Namibia's football's most recognisable figures and Black Africa coach, Paulus Shipanga applauded MTC's efforts, saying he can already see the changes the cup will bring.
“We all wanted to give up. Football is life to some of us and this sponsorship will help greatly,” he said.
He added that the fact that there's no news regarding the league is worrisome. “I hope and pray there will be an announcement soon.
“Players are suffering. The in-fights should just stop for the sake of football,” he said.
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