Okapya tourney organiser looks ahead
The year 2022 has just started, but Okapya tournament organisers are already on course to plan another festive season tournament after receiving a great response from the community.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
The organiser of the Okapya Annual tournament, Sandro Ithana, has heaped praise on how the teams played during the festive season.
Ithana, who has already commenced with plans to host yet another tournament in December 2022, reflected on the quality of the matches, which he says served as a motivation for him to continue with the tournament this year.
“The quality for me was very important because the teams showed that there is talent in tournaments of such nature.
“As we start planning for December 2020 already, I would like to thank everyone who made last year’s tourney possible.
“Everything went well and that is a huge source of encouragement we can take into 2022,” Ithana said.
Ithana further lauded Coca-Cola, Top Score, John Endjala Investments, Okapya Liner Transport and Namibia Private Ambulance Services for their involvement in sponsoring the competition.
He also thanked G2G Group, Visible Communication Printing and Designs, Otb Sports, Ekamuti Lodge, Energy 100 FM, Mshasho Records, Piyet Services, Atai Investments, Omaalala Investment, Kashipu Investment CC, Akindaba Style, Onambula Investment Group and Star Comets who was made it possible.
The tournament, which is in its third year, is normally played at the Eleven Morning Stars sport field near Andimba Ya Toivo Airport in Ondangwa.
“This tournament was founded with the aim of bringing people together during festive season because we believe this is the only way we can reduce crime during the festive season by keeping them busy with sport.
“It’s also a platform for SMEs to showcase their businesses and on the other hand to keep players active since there is no football in the country.”
The 2021 edition attracted 28 teams (21 youth and seven veteran teams).
“One of the biggest highlights was that the tournaments attracted three teams from Windhoek and not only local teams as usual, which is a good indication that tournament is growing,” Ithana said.
Winners
1st Prize: Young Generation N$10 000, trophy, 18 gold medals.
2nd Prize: Bondes Empire FC N$5 000, soccer kit and 18 silver medals.
3rd Prize: Onembenge FC N$1 500 and 18 bronze medals.
4th Prize: Young Generation N$1 500.
Veteran Soccer (+35 years and above)
1st Prize: Helao Nafidi N$5 000, trophy and 18 gold medals.
2nd Prize: Akuna legends N$3 000 and 18 silver medals.
3rd Prize: Northern Coaches N$1 000 and 18 bronze medals.
4th Prize: Eleven Morning Stars N$1 000.
The organiser of the Okapya Annual tournament, Sandro Ithana, has heaped praise on how the teams played during the festive season.
Ithana, who has already commenced with plans to host yet another tournament in December 2022, reflected on the quality of the matches, which he says served as a motivation for him to continue with the tournament this year.
“The quality for me was very important because the teams showed that there is talent in tournaments of such nature.
“As we start planning for December 2020 already, I would like to thank everyone who made last year’s tourney possible.
“Everything went well and that is a huge source of encouragement we can take into 2022,” Ithana said.
Ithana further lauded Coca-Cola, Top Score, John Endjala Investments, Okapya Liner Transport and Namibia Private Ambulance Services for their involvement in sponsoring the competition.
He also thanked G2G Group, Visible Communication Printing and Designs, Otb Sports, Ekamuti Lodge, Energy 100 FM, Mshasho Records, Piyet Services, Atai Investments, Omaalala Investment, Kashipu Investment CC, Akindaba Style, Onambula Investment Group and Star Comets who was made it possible.
The tournament, which is in its third year, is normally played at the Eleven Morning Stars sport field near Andimba Ya Toivo Airport in Ondangwa.
“This tournament was founded with the aim of bringing people together during festive season because we believe this is the only way we can reduce crime during the festive season by keeping them busy with sport.
“It’s also a platform for SMEs to showcase their businesses and on the other hand to keep players active since there is no football in the country.”
The 2021 edition attracted 28 teams (21 youth and seven veteran teams).
“One of the biggest highlights was that the tournaments attracted three teams from Windhoek and not only local teams as usual, which is a good indication that tournament is growing,” Ithana said.
Winners
1st Prize: Young Generation N$10 000, trophy, 18 gold medals.
2nd Prize: Bondes Empire FC N$5 000, soccer kit and 18 silver medals.
3rd Prize: Onembenge FC N$1 500 and 18 bronze medals.
4th Prize: Young Generation N$1 500.
Veteran Soccer (+35 years and above)
1st Prize: Helao Nafidi N$5 000, trophy and 18 gold medals.
2nd Prize: Akuna legends N$3 000 and 18 silver medals.
3rd Prize: Northern Coaches N$1 000 and 18 bronze medals.
4th Prize: Eleven Morning Stars N$1 000.
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