A derby to remember

Black Africa thrashed struggling Orlando Pirates 4-0 on Saturday at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.The Katutura derby between the Namibia Premier League (NPL) high-flyers and Orlando Pirates lived up to expectations, as fans came in their droves to the Sam Nujoma Stadium and donned colours in support of their clubs.It was Shipanga's first derby win, which gave him bragging rights over the old foe.But beforehand the match had given him sleepless nights, as he did not want to disappoint the diehard Black Africa fans.“The match was one of the best. It lived up to expectations, as supporters of both sides came out in their numbers to cheer on their teams The referee was on point and the players played a high-tempo match, with great football display,” Shipanga said.He said the spirit of his players was very high and that they deserved the win, as they worked hard for the victory. “They showed team unity; even when they scored, their celebration was for the team. I'm a very happy coach because the players listened and followed the game plan.”Shipanga, however, said it is too early to crown themselves as favourites to win the league this season. “It is very early. Right now I'm more focused on one game at a time. The title race is still wide open for everyone. We haven't reached the second round yet,” he said cautiously.Black Africa now lead the log with 23 points, while Pirates are wallowing at the bottom of standings with five points.LIMBA MUPETAMI

A derby to remember

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-04

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