Seven-a-side to entice crowd
Seven-a-side football tournaments have become popular social events, attracting young and old footballers to the field of play.
On Saturday, the first Champions League seven-a-side tournament will kick off at the DTS soccer field in Windhoek.
The tournament is organised by Jannis Janser and Curtis Stoffel, football fans who spent their own money to make the event possible.
Janner says hosting the tournament is an initiative they have been planning for some time.
“It's the best way to give back to our community and since it is a long weekend, it will give people who will not be travelling out of town something to enjoy.”
The tournament will pit teams from various corners of the city against one another in a bid to inspire regular exercise and strengthen sport relations.
Curtis says building confidence in the game, while staying fit and active, is an ideal way for people to enjoy sport.
“Sport in general brings the community together and keeps young people away from drugs and alcohol, so they should come and be part of this.”
He encourages teams to register and show their capabilities in the tournament.
He adds that the event is open to all and that there will be a jumping castle for children as well as food available.
The first edition of the tournament is expected to draw many spectators to cheer on the 24 teams that have entered the competition.
Eight spots are still available for teams interested in taking part. The entry fee per team is N$2 000. Registration closes today at 18:00. The entrance fee is N$ 10 for adults. The games start at 08:00 tomorrow.
The winners will walk away with N$10 000 and gold medals. The runners-up will take home N$6 000 and silver medals, and the third-placed team N$2 000 and bronze medals.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
On Saturday, the first Champions League seven-a-side tournament will kick off at the DTS soccer field in Windhoek.
The tournament is organised by Jannis Janser and Curtis Stoffel, football fans who spent their own money to make the event possible.
Janner says hosting the tournament is an initiative they have been planning for some time.
“It's the best way to give back to our community and since it is a long weekend, it will give people who will not be travelling out of town something to enjoy.”
The tournament will pit teams from various corners of the city against one another in a bid to inspire regular exercise and strengthen sport relations.
Curtis says building confidence in the game, while staying fit and active, is an ideal way for people to enjoy sport.
“Sport in general brings the community together and keeps young people away from drugs and alcohol, so they should come and be part of this.”
He encourages teams to register and show their capabilities in the tournament.
He adds that the event is open to all and that there will be a jumping castle for children as well as food available.
The first edition of the tournament is expected to draw many spectators to cheer on the 24 teams that have entered the competition.
Eight spots are still available for teams interested in taking part. The entry fee per team is N$2 000. Registration closes today at 18:00. The entrance fee is N$ 10 for adults. The games start at 08:00 tomorrow.
The winners will walk away with N$10 000 and gold medals. The runners-up will take home N$6 000 and silver medals, and the third-placed team N$2 000 and bronze medals.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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