Tura Magic book friendly game at Harders Cup
The newly launched Harders Cup football tournament will see Premier League outfit Tura Magic FC compete in a friendly match in Lüderitz.
The founder and organiser of the event, Tim Ekandjo, says giving the players an opportunity to play a top club in Namibia gives them much-needed exposure and enhances their level of confidence, not only on the field of play but also life in general.
“As part of extending and giving the players more exposure, the organisers have decided to rope in top selectors who will help select the best 11 players at the end of the tournament.
“The best 11 will form a team called the Harders XI, and they will have an opportunity to play Tura Magic in a friendly on Saturday, 29 April during the 10th anniversary of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival,” he said.
He added that it also adds value to the new brand of the Harders Cup, which is important for the stakeholders involved. “We have for now agreed with Tura Magic in principle while the finer details are being finalised.”
Tura Magic chairman Peter Nakurua said it was a great honour to be selected to play against the best that Lüderitz can offer.
He said playing in Lüderitz would expose the club to a new support base, and it was possible that one or two players from the town would be signed by Tura Magic. “We are very excited to be part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Crayfish Festival,” said Nakurua.
One of the owners of Tura Magic, Isack Hamata, hails from Lüderitz.
The Harders Cup is sponsored by platinum sponsors Standard Bank Namibia, Tafel Lager and Namdeb/Debmarine, gold sponsors, Seaflower and Profile Investments, and bronze sponsors Marco Fishing, Ricky Hameva Properties and Naftal Trading.
The tournament will be played on 25 and 26 March. The winner will walk away with N$100 000, the runners-up N$50 000 and third place N$20 000. Every team will receive a participation fee of N$5 000.
The Harders Cup final will be broadcast live on NBC television from Lüderitz stadium on 26 March.
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The founder and organiser of the event, Tim Ekandjo, says giving the players an opportunity to play a top club in Namibia gives them much-needed exposure and enhances their level of confidence, not only on the field of play but also life in general.
“As part of extending and giving the players more exposure, the organisers have decided to rope in top selectors who will help select the best 11 players at the end of the tournament.
“The best 11 will form a team called the Harders XI, and they will have an opportunity to play Tura Magic in a friendly on Saturday, 29 April during the 10th anniversary of the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival,” he said.
He added that it also adds value to the new brand of the Harders Cup, which is important for the stakeholders involved. “We have for now agreed with Tura Magic in principle while the finer details are being finalised.”
Tura Magic chairman Peter Nakurua said it was a great honour to be selected to play against the best that Lüderitz can offer.
He said playing in Lüderitz would expose the club to a new support base, and it was possible that one or two players from the town would be signed by Tura Magic. “We are very excited to be part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Crayfish Festival,” said Nakurua.
One of the owners of Tura Magic, Isack Hamata, hails from Lüderitz.
The Harders Cup is sponsored by platinum sponsors Standard Bank Namibia, Tafel Lager and Namdeb/Debmarine, gold sponsors, Seaflower and Profile Investments, and bronze sponsors Marco Fishing, Ricky Hameva Properties and Naftal Trading.
The tournament will be played on 25 and 26 March. The winner will walk away with N$100 000, the runners-up N$50 000 and third place N$20 000. Every team will receive a participation fee of N$5 000.
The Harders Cup final will be broadcast live on NBC television from Lüderitz stadium on 26 March.
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