The defending champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), Namibia Correctional Services (NCS), continued their impressive performance by defeating Afrocat Lions 52-33 on Saturday at the Khomasdal stadium in the capital.
At the same venue, newly-promoted Unam Jaguars pulled off a surprise victory over Tigers, winning by 35-38. NCS’s Saturday win solidified their position at the top of the league with 24 points from 13 matches. Namibia Navy remains in second place with 22 points from 11 matches, while Mighty Gunners comfortably hold third place with 15 points from 11 games.
NCS head coach Salomon Tuaire expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, attributing the win to teamwork, and acknowledging the intensifying competition in the league.
“We went into Saturday’s match focused on collecting points, and that’s what we did. It was not an easy match, but due to teamwork on the court, we managed to secure maximum points. It’s going to be a tough season, as every team is fighting for points,” he said.
Unam Jaguars’ coach Augusta Mbai also expressed satisfaction with her team’s resilience in securing an upset against Tigers. “It was a challenging match, but we came into it determined to win and collect points, and that’s what we did. Thanks to the players and technical team for working together. We have always aimed to turn the tide in the second leg of the season, as every team is fighting to win the league or avoid relegation. Today, we managed to come out victorious, and we look forward to our next encounter,” she added.
Meanwhile, the Khomas Super 10 also resumed this weekend, with several matches played at the Wanderers Sports Ground in the capital. Nampol started the second leg on a high note, thrashing NUST 15-0. United edged Wanderers 41-33, while Wanderers (S1) suffered a 33-49 defeat at the hands of Nampol.
Namibia Correctional Services (S1) proved superior as they defeated Go Monate Fela 48-28. United (S1) thrashed NDF Windhoek (S1) with a score of 71-34.
– mkambukwe@nepc.com.na