Young African survive relegation
Some teams will have to dig deeper in order to avoid relegation, as the points gap between them and the leading pack has increased.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Five teams in the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) secured their places in next season's campaign after getting the maximum points they need in order to avoid relegation.
Tura Magic, African Stars, Black Africa, Unam and Tigers have all cemented their places in the 2018/19 league campaign after the 24th round of matches were played on Saturday.
The teams guaranteed their places given that the teams in the relegation zone will not be able to obtain the points that these five clubs have so far.
Rundu Chiefs and Young Chiefs, who are lingering in the bottom half of the table, can only obtain 37 points if they manage to maintain an unbeaten record till the end of the season. Chiefs Santos can also just get 34 points if they manage an unbeaten run till the end of the season.
By Saturday, African Stars were already on 52 points, BA on 44 and Young African, Tura Magic and Unam all on 39 points, which puts them out of relegation danger and Tigers were on 37 points.
Young Africa coach Marley Ngarizemo said that he was proud that his team will remain in the premier league in their first season.
“Surviving was our plan when we started the campaign and now we have done that.
“I am happy for the team and all the players who have managed to help the team survive.
“However, our focus is to continue playing good football in order to finish at the best position,” Ngarizemo said.
Young African drew 2-2 with African Stars at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Friday night.
On Saturday, Rundu Chiefs and Unam drew 0-0. Orlando Pirates defeated Young Chiefs 3-1 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, while Life Fighters and Young Chiefs played to a goalless draw on Saturday.
Mighty Gunners defeated Citizens by a solid goal with no reply and Tigers were held 0-0 BY Blue Waters.
Tura Magic outshone Eleven Arrows 2-0 to secure their survival in next season's campaign.
Some matches in the 25th round were played late yesterday.
Five teams in the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) secured their places in next season's campaign after getting the maximum points they need in order to avoid relegation.
Tura Magic, African Stars, Black Africa, Unam and Tigers have all cemented their places in the 2018/19 league campaign after the 24th round of matches were played on Saturday.
The teams guaranteed their places given that the teams in the relegation zone will not be able to obtain the points that these five clubs have so far.
Rundu Chiefs and Young Chiefs, who are lingering in the bottom half of the table, can only obtain 37 points if they manage to maintain an unbeaten record till the end of the season. Chiefs Santos can also just get 34 points if they manage an unbeaten run till the end of the season.
By Saturday, African Stars were already on 52 points, BA on 44 and Young African, Tura Magic and Unam all on 39 points, which puts them out of relegation danger and Tigers were on 37 points.
Young Africa coach Marley Ngarizemo said that he was proud that his team will remain in the premier league in their first season.
“Surviving was our plan when we started the campaign and now we have done that.
“I am happy for the team and all the players who have managed to help the team survive.
“However, our focus is to continue playing good football in order to finish at the best position,” Ngarizemo said.
Young African drew 2-2 with African Stars at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Friday night.
On Saturday, Rundu Chiefs and Unam drew 0-0. Orlando Pirates defeated Young Chiefs 3-1 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, while Life Fighters and Young Chiefs played to a goalless draw on Saturday.
Mighty Gunners defeated Citizens by a solid goal with no reply and Tigers were held 0-0 BY Blue Waters.
Tura Magic outshone Eleven Arrows 2-0 to secure their survival in next season's campaign.
Some matches in the 25th round were played late yesterday.
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