Otjozondjupa Nampol defeats Rebels
Otjozondjupa Nampol defeated Rebels in an exciting MTC Netball Premier League match in Walvis Bay.Backed by an exited crowd with goal shooter Ngunondjo Kauari leading up front, Otjozondjupa Nampol defeated Rebels 49-27 in a nail-biting encounter on Sunday.
Nampol established a 15-9 lead after the first quarter of play. The team also launched concerted efforts in the second quarter and managed to further increase their lead against Rebels to 26-13.
Rebels attempted to trim the score in the third quarter, but were unable to break through Nampol's defence and an alert Mieze Nandiuaroro. Nampol came out firing on all cylinders and won the final quarter and the match.
Nampol captain Shirleen Kotungondo said it was an amazing game.
"Despite the few challenges we encountered, it was amazing. There are just a few areas that we still have to work on, but other than that, we are ready for our next game against the defending champions, Mighty Gunners. I hope we will give them a bit of competition."
In another match, Afrocats defeated Northern Fly Ballers with 48-30. Afrocats establish the lead in the first quarter with 11-7. The team continued applying pressure in the second quarter and increased its lead to 22-14.
Northern Fly Ballers launched concerted efforts in the third quarter, however, Afrocats showed more heart and clinched the third and final quarter.