Date Eleven qualify for NFA Cup

Football
Date Eleven edge Young Brazilians to seal NFA Cup qualification.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

Date Eleven FC booked their place in the next stage of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup after defeating Young Brazilians FC 1-0 in the Southern Stream First Division playoffs final held in Mariental.

The tournament featured clubs from the Southern Stream First Division competing for qualification to the national competition.

The Southern Stream First Division Executive Committee praised the participating teams for their discipline and commitment throughout the tournament.

“The Southern Stream First Division Executive Committee extends sincere appreciation and gratitude to all member clubs for their invaluable support and successful participation in the NFA Cup playoffs.

“The tournament was conducted in a highly competitive, disciplined and exciting atmosphere,” the committee said in a statement.

Results

Preliminary round

  • Blue Boys FC 1-2 Young Brazilians FC
  • Orlando Pirates SC 3-0 Mariental Sport Club (walk-over)
  • City Boys FC 6-3 Try Again FC
  • Friends FC 3-1 Ramblers FC

Quarterfinals

  • Oranjemund FC 3-1 Quiver FC
  • Date Eleven FC 0 (4) - 0 (2) Celtic FC
  • Young Brazilians FC 1-0 Orlando Pirates SC
  • City Boys FC 0-1 Friends FC

Semifinals

  • Oranjemund FC 0-2 Date Eleven FC
  • Young Brazilians FC 3-0 Friends FC

Final

  • Date Eleven FC 1-0 Young Brazilians FC