Covid-19 Football Club from Windhoek reigned supreme at the Groot Aub football challenge tournament over the weekend by beating Airports Eagles on penalties after they played to a 90 minutes goalless draw.

The tourney that started last weekend with a total of 36 teams participating. The quarter-finals took place on Saturday, on-field A, where Deon Eleven lost to Uprising Stars by 1-0, followed by Covid-19 FC who defeated Stout Makers by three goals to one, while Uprising Stars 2 defeated Anes Boys 2-1.

On the B field, Africa United found the going tough against Latinos, losing 3-1, while Airport Eagles won 3-1 on penalties against Adizonkpak after a goalless draw. Latinos then faced Airports Eagles in the second semi-final, losing 4-2 on penalties after a goalless stalemate. 

The first semi-final saw Covid-19 coming from two goals down to beat Uprising Stars 6-5 on penalties.
The final, played at a frantic pace, saw both sides missing chances and the match was decided on penalties after a goalless stalemate, with Covid-19 emerging victorious by winning 4-1 on penalties.

Uprising Stars, who defeated fellow home team Deon Eleven, received an additional N$800 as the last home team standing next to the semi-finalist spot N$1 000, with Latinos also receiving N$1 000 for losing in the semi-final.

Covid-19 FC walked away with N$5 500, a floating trophy and 20 gold medals, while Airport Eagles received N$3 500 and 20 silver medals as runners-up. – Nampa