NPBF Black Ball League delivers tight competition

In the Namibia Pool and Billiard Federation (NPBF)’s Black Ball League matches, 007’s second team defeated Team Apex 13-12 in a closely contested game at Andy’s Pub and Restaurant in Windhoek on Friday evening. The player of the match was Ronsley Möller of 007, who won four out of the five frames he played.Meanwhile, in another tight contest at King Cues that same evening, Tura Boys edged out Top Spin by 15-10 margin, thanks in large part to Onesmus Mwadindvanhu, who played a crucial role by winning all five of his frames back-to-back.Saturday resultsOn Saturday morning at Andy’s, the match between Playmasters and 007’s second team saw Playmasters triumph 14-11, thanks to Marnus Smit’s outstanding performance. Meanwhile, Corner Pocket was defeated by YOPC 15-10 at Mint, with Simeon Shishiverei being named player of the match.Corner Pocket also impressed with a 16-9 win over 007’s second team at Mint, with Mathew Nangolo and Kambo Kalilo earning the player of the match titles.Team Apex faced off against 007’s first team, narrowly losing 12-13. Shaun Boshoff was named player of the match.In another match at the same venue, 007’s first team delivered a dominant 19-6 victory against Playmasters, with Jamal Andrew earning the player of the match honours.Other notable resultsOther notable games included a strong showing by Namshooters, who dominated Top Spin with a 25-5 victory at King Cues. Mathew Namhindo and Erastus Mwandingi were recognised as the standout players.Tura Boys was a no-show to match up against Queen Cues, which automatically granted the latter a 25-0 win by default. Anel Brink, Kelly-Ann Williams, Martie Kotze, Jeanine Kloppers and Vanya Swanepoel were all awarded player of the match.Later in the day, Queen Cues secured a 14-11 win over Top Spin, with Anel Brink, Martie Kotze and Kelly-Ann Williams once again leading the charge at King Cues.At Coastal Park in Swakopmund, the match between Coastal Suns and Celtic was postponed until further notice.Speaking to Sport Wrap during their match against Team Apex on Friday evening, 007’s second team captain Gawain Cloete acknowledged a rough start, having lost their first frame of the evening 4-1. However, he noted that it was a good competition, which they eventually won. “The tables can turn very quickly, as seen with our current 9-6 lead. Team Apex put up a good fight, as they always do whenever we meet,” he said.In response, Team Apex’s captain Loekie van der Merwe said: “We are hosting 007’s second team and they are really giving us a run for our money. We love having them here nonetheless.”– mariud@nsh.com.na

NPBF Black Ball League delivers tight competition

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Namibian Sun 2025-11-14

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