KEETMANSHOOP – The Krönlein B Football Club were on Sunday crowned champions of the 2024 first edition of the Kazi Tournament in Keetmanshoop.

The final was played between Krönlein FC and Koppieslaagte, the game ended in a 0-0 draw and Krönlein FC won on penalties 4-2.

About 16 teams participated in the tournament that took place Saturday and Sunday at the J Stephanus Stadium in Tseiblaagte. The tourney provided a platform for teams from different local residential areas to compete against each other.

One of the organisers of the tournament, Suzel Cloete said the event was aimed at “keeping the youth from the streets, away from drugs and alcohol, also to introduce or develop grassroots football as well as creating a platform where teammates from the same team can play against each other as they are not staying in the same location”.

Cloete said the 2024 second edition of the tournament will take place later this year.

Krönlein FC walked away with N$5 000 while Koppieslaagte earned N$3 000 as runner-up and Krönlein A team walked away with N$1 000 in the third spot. – Nampa