Debmarine returns to Otjiwarongo
The Mokati Stadium will host the semi-finals of the NFA Debmarine Namibia Cup later this month.
The semi-finals of the NFA Debmarine Namibia Cup will be played at Otjiwarongo on 23 September.
It will be the second time the tournament will be played at the town, with the round of 32 also having taken place there.
Mighty Gunners, Tura Magic, Young Chiefs and Young Africans are all vying for a spot in the final of the competition.
The venue suits home team Mighty Gunners, who have been pitted against Tura Magic, while Young African hope to continue their fairy-tale run against Young Chiefs at the Mokati Stadium.
Tura Magic and Gunners will open the competition at 15:00, while Young African and Chiefs play the final match of the day at 17:00. Young African FC's Marley Ngarizemo said his team was training hard for the encounter with Oshakati's Young Chiefs.
“I have brought in a few new faces from Zimbabwe and Ghana to reinforce the team.
“We are trying so hard to start preparing for the semi-finals and I do believe we will be ready,” Ngarizemo said.
He also feels that his team will not be intimidated by the fact that they are playing away from home.
“We have already played away from home in this competition and that is why I do believe my players will not be affected by the trip,” he said.
Tura Magic coach Paulus Shipanga said his team would guard against complacency and would work hard to end Mighty Gunners' journey in the competition.
Tura Magic defeated premier league side Civics by a solid goal from striker Itamunua Keimuine to reach the last four, while Mighty Gunners secured a 1-0 win against Try Again FC in Gobabis
Tournament underdogs Young African FC secured their place in the semi-final by defeating Rundu Chiefs 5-4 on penalties in a nail-biting quarterfinal match.
The four remaining teams have received N$20 000 each to prepare for the semi-final matches.
The two finalists will each receive N$30 000 to help prepare for the title-deciding match on 25 November.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
It will be the second time the tournament will be played at the town, with the round of 32 also having taken place there.
Mighty Gunners, Tura Magic, Young Chiefs and Young Africans are all vying for a spot in the final of the competition.
The venue suits home team Mighty Gunners, who have been pitted against Tura Magic, while Young African hope to continue their fairy-tale run against Young Chiefs at the Mokati Stadium.
Tura Magic and Gunners will open the competition at 15:00, while Young African and Chiefs play the final match of the day at 17:00. Young African FC's Marley Ngarizemo said his team was training hard for the encounter with Oshakati's Young Chiefs.
“I have brought in a few new faces from Zimbabwe and Ghana to reinforce the team.
“We are trying so hard to start preparing for the semi-finals and I do believe we will be ready,” Ngarizemo said.
He also feels that his team will not be intimidated by the fact that they are playing away from home.
“We have already played away from home in this competition and that is why I do believe my players will not be affected by the trip,” he said.
Tura Magic coach Paulus Shipanga said his team would guard against complacency and would work hard to end Mighty Gunners' journey in the competition.
Tura Magic defeated premier league side Civics by a solid goal from striker Itamunua Keimuine to reach the last four, while Mighty Gunners secured a 1-0 win against Try Again FC in Gobabis
Tournament underdogs Young African FC secured their place in the semi-final by defeating Rundu Chiefs 5-4 on penalties in a nail-biting quarterfinal match.
The four remaining teams have received N$20 000 each to prepare for the semi-final matches.
The two finalists will each receive N$30 000 to help prepare for the title-deciding match on 25 November.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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