Futsal Namibia now NFA-affiliated …as league kicks off 

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Futsal Namibia  now NFA-affiliated …as league kicks off 

Futsal Namibia is now affiliated with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) as a member, following relentless efforts to secure registrations.

This was announced by the founder of Futsal Namibia, Andrei Tirtirau, on Friday in Windhoek.

“Our application has been approved by NFA. This means we are now members of the NFA. The affiliation means that a lot of opportunities will now open for us. We have been working towards this for the past three years nonstop; we put a lot of hours into this initiative, and we are happy that they accepted our application,” he said.

Tirtirau explained, “Our affiliation with the FA will open so many opportunities for us, enabling us to do things that we could not do before without the blessings of the local governing body. It is a moment of joy, as it means we will be able to compete in international competitions”.

While celebrating this milestone, Tirtirau also shed light on their plans to expand the league to all regions of Namibia.

He said they have managed to partner with Julihno Sporting in Rundu, which will act as the base in the northern parts of the country.

The founder of Futsal pointed out the challenges faced in securing suitable venues outside Windhoek.

“Due to infrastructure issues and NFA affiliation, it was quite difficult for us to move out of Windhoek. We are actively exploring opportunities to join forces with others, with sights set on playing at the prestigious Dome in Swakopmund and the Municipal Hall in Walvis Bay,” he said.

Meanwhile, the league commenced this past weekend, with exciting games played at the Windhoek Showground, featuring thrilling matches in the Premier League, as well as the first and second divisions.

On the issue of referees, Tirtirau expressed their commitment to maintaining high standards.

“We will be sharing referees with NFA, some of whom we have diligently trained ourselves. While we continue to welcome more referees to join us, we value the experience and expertise of those who have been with us since the league’s inception, as they possess a deep understanding of the dynamics at play,” he said.

 

 

Full Weekend Results 

 

Friday

First Division 

Kamuvare 3-11 Boston Madrid

Flying V 2-4 JAC FC

Second Division 

Friends Club 3-0 United

Leucite 4-15 Young Ballers

 

Saturday

First Division 

Las Panteras FC 4-5 Luxury Hills

Ineos Grenadier FC 10-1 Ongos Valley

Basics FC 6-1 Green FC

Glamour Boys 7-2 Ongos Valley

Al Noor FC 3-4 Samba Boys

Windhoek North 5-3 Iipumbu Shiimi FC

 

Second Division 

Omeya FC 3-0 Julinho Sporting

Super Warriors 0-3 Five Stars

Saintz 3-2 Uptown

HTB FC 13-2 Villa FC

 

Premier League 

7 Kings FC 0-7 Ballers

Chile FC 4-4 X-Men

Patriots FC 6-2 The Mavericks

City Stars 0-3 Windhoek Futsal Club

Demia 3-2 WSS

– mkambukwe@nepc.com.na