Walvis Bay brings Governors Cup home

Walvis Bay Urban took on and defeated Swakopmund 43-30 in the final of the 2024 edition of the Governor’s Cup, played at the Omaruru Correctional Facility netball court.The top goal shooter of the tournament was Meriam Niilenge from Walvis Bay Urban, and Jasmine Phillips from Daures A was named player of the tournament. Omaruru was named the most disciplined team, and the overall best constituency was Walvis Bay Urban.The competition produced 27 games and more than 900 goals.“The games were really tough, and the very hot weather conditions posed a challenge. The atmosphere was, however, great. The teams learned a lot from each other and the umpires with the new netball rules that will come into effect on 1 April,” said Xanthe Wittmann, the public relations officer (PRO) of the Erongo Region Netball Association (ERNA).Eight teams from seven constituencies competed in this year’s edition of the tournament, which was contested over two days. Day one accommodated the pool games, and the second day was the semi-finals and the final. Walvis Bay Urban defeated Daures A with 42-26 in the first semi-final, while Swakopmund subdued Arandis with 43-23 in the second semi-final.Both Walvis Bay (Pool A) and Swakopmund finished the pool stage of the competition undefeated with nine points from three matches played. Walvis Bay, however, had a superior goal difference and took the top slot, with Swakopmund placed second in the top four finish standings.Daures took the third available slot with seven points from two wins, and Arandis claimed the fourth slot with six points after recording a win and a draw. Arandis secured the second spot and a berth in the semi-finals with six points from two wins.An Erongo Regional U/19 team was also selected at the event. The players that made it into the team are Mirjam Nilenge, Mecky Able, Himeezembi Hepundjua, Jasmine Phillips, Zembrurukee Karupa, Janice Mbaire, Menare Kariko, Linda Ndala, Beata Nekwaya, Uasora Kauripeke, Anna-Lisa Shipopyeni, Ndeapo David, and Raymonde Hummel. “The annually contested edition of this year’s Chairpersons Cup will take place on 6 and 7 April. The winner of the tournament will pocket N$4 000, the runner-up N$2 400, and the third-place finisher N$1 600,” announced Wittmann.Entry fees amount to N$800 per team, with the cut-off date for registration set for 30 March.

Walvis Bay brings Governors Cup home

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