OPUWO: Six Computer Stars maintained their domination during the annual Six Computer football and netball tournament, winning the football category, while the Young Eleven netball team won the netball category.
The tournament, which began on Saturday and ended Monday, featured 21 football and six netball teams.
En route to the final, hosts Six Computer Stars defeated Haonib Football Club 2-1 before edging out Ombombo FC 4-3 on penalties after a goalless stalemate after regular time.
Before narrowly going down in the final, Ombombo FC defeated Springbok FC in a 5-4 penalty shootout following a goalless draw in normal time.
Young Eleven finished as victors in the netball category after earning maximum points in all of their games, followed by the Ombu B netball team in second place, Six Computer Stars in third place, and the Ombu A team in fourth place.
On Tuesday, Hambo Kauhaha told Nampa the event was a success, with no snags during the weekend, and that all teams displayed professionalism. He went on to
say that the event is essential during the holiday season as it gives young talents a platform to demonstrate their skills while avoiding unwanted conduct.
Young Eleven took home N.dollars 2 500 and gold medals as winners, the Ombu B netball team took home N.dollars 1 500 and silver medals, while Six Computer Stars and Ombu A netball teams each won N.dollars 1000 as semi-final losers for their efforts.
Six Computer Stars were crowned football champions and received N.dollars 13 000, a trophy, and gold medals.
Ombombo FC finished second and received N.dollars 7 000, while Haonib FC and Springbok FC each received N.dollars 3 500 as semi-finalists.
Source: Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)