Monty Ndjavera Cup launched
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
WINDHOEK
Namibian businessman Mbiripipo Monty Ndjavera has reiterated his will to keep football at grassroots level alive by pumping N$100 000 into an open tournament.
The Monty Ndjavera Winter Clash administered by Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF) and hosted by Chuu-Ve Promotions will come alive on the weekend of 29 May.
Strictly meant for local netball and football teams, the tournament is said to be one of the biggest of its kind sponsored by one individual.
Speaking at the launch of the tournament on Tuesday afternoon at Bayocle Investment premises in Windhoek, Ndjavera expressed his will to keep supporting local sport in order to create a platform for those that are eager to play football and netball.
He hopes that his kind gesture will keep young people off the streets and will create an income for those taking part in the competition.
“The biggest thing which drives me is that I love young people and always want to see them prosper in life.
“This tournament has a theme and it is aimed at helping young people find themselves and not to get lost in the wilderness of this life.
“I hope that this tournament will motivate some of our young people to choose the right path in life and avoid social evils,” Ndjavera said.
Ndjavera acknowledged that many young people do not have jobs and that is why they are involved in a world of alcohol and crime.
It is for this reason he believes sports tournaments can break the barriers.
“Tournaments of this nature like those administered by the federation have been a pathway for many footballers who play the game at a higher level now.
“Football in this country has so many problems and this is why I felt the need to pledge this money in order to make sure that the talent we have does not go to waste,” Ndjavera added.
Veneruru Mieze and Tjiurimo Hange of the Chuu-Ve Promotions assured the teams that they will be treated to a weekend of exciting and well-administered football.
The N$100 000 will be broken down into administration fees and prizes for the teams and players.
Netball received a budget of N$20 000, while football gets a budget of N$60 000, and N$40 000 is reserved for administration costs.
The tournament will see football and netball teams battling it out for the ultimate prize of N$20 000 for football and N$10 000 for netball.
Organiser Coleca Hange said there will be more prizes to be won.
“The runners-up of the netball tournament will take home N$5 000 and 15 silver medals, while the teams that lose in the semi-final will be compensated with N$2 500 each.
“The football team which loses in the final of the competition will get N$10 000 and 20 medals, while the semi-final losers take home N$5 000 each,” Hange said.
WINDHOEK
Namibian businessman Mbiripipo Monty Ndjavera has reiterated his will to keep football at grassroots level alive by pumping N$100 000 into an open tournament.
The Monty Ndjavera Winter Clash administered by Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF) and hosted by Chuu-Ve Promotions will come alive on the weekend of 29 May.
Strictly meant for local netball and football teams, the tournament is said to be one of the biggest of its kind sponsored by one individual.
Speaking at the launch of the tournament on Tuesday afternoon at Bayocle Investment premises in Windhoek, Ndjavera expressed his will to keep supporting local sport in order to create a platform for those that are eager to play football and netball.
He hopes that his kind gesture will keep young people off the streets and will create an income for those taking part in the competition.
“The biggest thing which drives me is that I love young people and always want to see them prosper in life.
“This tournament has a theme and it is aimed at helping young people find themselves and not to get lost in the wilderness of this life.
“I hope that this tournament will motivate some of our young people to choose the right path in life and avoid social evils,” Ndjavera said.
Ndjavera acknowledged that many young people do not have jobs and that is why they are involved in a world of alcohol and crime.
It is for this reason he believes sports tournaments can break the barriers.
“Tournaments of this nature like those administered by the federation have been a pathway for many footballers who play the game at a higher level now.
“Football in this country has so many problems and this is why I felt the need to pledge this money in order to make sure that the talent we have does not go to waste,” Ndjavera added.
Veneruru Mieze and Tjiurimo Hange of the Chuu-Ve Promotions assured the teams that they will be treated to a weekend of exciting and well-administered football.
The N$100 000 will be broken down into administration fees and prizes for the teams and players.
Netball received a budget of N$20 000, while football gets a budget of N$60 000, and N$40 000 is reserved for administration costs.
The tournament will see football and netball teams battling it out for the ultimate prize of N$20 000 for football and N$10 000 for netball.
Organiser Coleca Hange said there will be more prizes to be won.
“The runners-up of the netball tournament will take home N$5 000 and 15 silver medals, while the teams that lose in the semi-final will be compensated with N$2 500 each.
“The football team which loses in the final of the competition will get N$10 000 and 20 medals, while the semi-final losers take home N$5 000 each,” Hange said.
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