Katima Mulilo will be the focal point this weekend, as the second round of the topflight MTC Volleyball league resumes at the Unam Katima Mulilo Campus.

Revivals Volleyball Club are the reigning champions in the women’s division, having clinched the inaugural title.

Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) stylishly claimed the men’s title without suffering a single loss.  In a brief conversation with New Era Sport, Tobias Mwatelulo expressed excitement about the resumption of the topflight league after months of inactivity, anticipating top-tier volleyball action this coming Saturday.

“I believe all the teams had ample time to reset. This weekend will be very interesting for volleyball fans in the region. Everything is ready. Now, we just need to wait for Saturday and enjoy some top volleyball action,” he said.

Adding his perspective on the preparations, league CEO Festus Hamukwaya noted that teams are ready. The addition of new teams is increasing the competition. 

“So far so good. All teams are geared up. This year, with the boost of teams like Afrocat and Unam Queens, the competition will be tough. It won’t be business as usual. The league launch will be done in Otjiwarongo next month during round 3, where we will have more games,” he said.

The men’s division features teams such as NCS, Unam Hard Hitters, Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Raptors, Keetmanshoop Correctional Facility, Namibian Police (Nampol), Calvary Eagles, Afrocat and Mighty Gunners. The women’s division includes Kudos, Ball Busters, Nampol, Six Stars, Nampol Otjozondjupa, NDF Phoenix, University of Namibia Queens and Revivals.

Regarding their preparations, Paulus Kambonde of NCS VC, the reigning men’s champions, stated that it went well.  They are hoping for the best this weekend.

“Of course, there should be pressure for any top team in every league. Each team will be aiming to take us out this season, but we are fully aware of that. We have put in all the work to ensure we remain ready this Saturday. All our top players are available for this weekend. The mood in the camp is good. Everyone is excited to hit the ground running,” he added.

Currently in the men’s division, NCS lead with nine points, followed by Nampol Volleyball with six points and NDF Raptors in third position with five points.

In the women’s division, Unam Queens lead the pack with six points, followed by Revivals with five points, tied with NDF Phoenix.

Weekend fixtures

Men’s division

Unam HH vs Mighty Gunners Volleyball Club  

09h00

NCS vs Calvary Eagles Sport Club

11h00

Mighty Gunners Volleyball Club vs NDF Raptors

13h00

Unam Hard Hitters vs NDF-Raptors

17h00

Women’s division

Ball Buster Volleyball Club vs Namibia Otjozondjupa Volleyball Club

15h00

– mkambukwe@nepc.com.na