Maize Triangle welcomes Brave Warriors
The Maize Triangle Foundation members look forward to hosting the Brave Warriors at Otavi this weekend, adding that it will benefit the town and its surroundings.
The national team's preparations for the African Nations Championship (Chan) continue and the men will battle Maize Triangle Invitational IX at the Khoaheb Otavi Sports Stadium tomorrow, 7 March.
The small towns of Otavi, Grootfontein and Tsumeb demarcate the Maize Triangle, a relatively high-rainfall area with a flourishing agriculture sector centred mainly around the cultivation of maize and lucerne, some of which is under irrigation.
Chelsea, Chief Santos, Benfica, Touch & Go and other northern clubs from the area participate in the local football league.
The national team will play two matches tomorrow against players selected from teams residing in the Maize Triangle surrounding areas.
Jefta Gaoab of the foundation believes the matches are important for both the Brave Warriors and the local teams.
“The Maize Triangle League has been the only active league in Namibia and it's a project that puts emphasis on youth development.
“This is not only important for the triangle but to the Brave Warriors since they will keep fit through such engagements,” Gaoab said. He added that with the Warriors visiting Otavi, it will be a perfect opportunity for the Maize Triangle Invitational players to showcase their talent.
He insists that the Brave Warriors coaching department is in for a surprise regarding the talent the area has to offer.
“Who knows? The coach might spot talent there and might draft in some players from the triangle into the national team.
“This is important for the Maize Triangle and it is important for the players, fans and inhabitants of the triangle,” Gaoab noted. The foundation will host a coaching clinic tomorrow, also at the stadium, which will involve under-nine, -12, -15 and -17 boys from 09:00 to 10:00.
The Warriors will then tour Otavi before taking part in a photo session with fans.
The first match kicks off at 14:00, while the second match will be played at 16:00.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The national team's preparations for the African Nations Championship (Chan) continue and the men will battle Maize Triangle Invitational IX at the Khoaheb Otavi Sports Stadium tomorrow, 7 March.
The small towns of Otavi, Grootfontein and Tsumeb demarcate the Maize Triangle, a relatively high-rainfall area with a flourishing agriculture sector centred mainly around the cultivation of maize and lucerne, some of which is under irrigation.
Chelsea, Chief Santos, Benfica, Touch & Go and other northern clubs from the area participate in the local football league.
The national team will play two matches tomorrow against players selected from teams residing in the Maize Triangle surrounding areas.
Jefta Gaoab of the foundation believes the matches are important for both the Brave Warriors and the local teams.
“The Maize Triangle League has been the only active league in Namibia and it's a project that puts emphasis on youth development.
“This is not only important for the triangle but to the Brave Warriors since they will keep fit through such engagements,” Gaoab said. He added that with the Warriors visiting Otavi, it will be a perfect opportunity for the Maize Triangle Invitational players to showcase their talent.
He insists that the Brave Warriors coaching department is in for a surprise regarding the talent the area has to offer.
“Who knows? The coach might spot talent there and might draft in some players from the triangle into the national team.
“This is important for the Maize Triangle and it is important for the players, fans and inhabitants of the triangle,” Gaoab noted. The foundation will host a coaching clinic tomorrow, also at the stadium, which will involve under-nine, -12, -15 and -17 boys from 09:00 to 10:00.
The Warriors will then tour Otavi before taking part in a photo session with fans.
The first match kicks off at 14:00, while the second match will be played at 16:00.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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