SSFD soccer action continues

The secretariat of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) league, announced that the kickoff times for Saturday's fixtures at J. Stephanus Stadium in Keetmanshoop have been shifted forward by an hour. 

This is done to allow sufficient time for the //Kharas Regional Athletics Championship taking place at the stadium to conclude at approximately 14:00 so that the field of play can be properly prepared for football activities before it is handed over.     

“The amendments were made to address logistical considerations, including travelling distances and venue availability, while ensuring the safe and fair continuation of the league competition. The league expects the full cooperation of all clubs in adhering to the confirmed programme," said Christofine Neumbo-Kakuua, the vice chairlady of the SSFD. 

She further highlighted, “The usual 30 minute warm-up on the field between matches will not be possible and teams are advised to utilize the space behind the goal lists or other designated areas for their warm-up activities.” 

The general coordinator and designated match officials will provide direction and guidance to teams in order to ensure the orderly and uninterrupted flow of the match programme. 

All to play for - A tight race is playing out in the SSFD. The top five contenders are separated by a single point after playing 15 games. Mariental, who is still undefeated at this stage, is setting the pace with 29 points, followed by Young Brazillians (28 points) in second position, City Boys (27 points) in third, Quiver in fourth with 26 points from 14 games and pending the outcome of a DC case involving Celtic. Try Again occupies the fifth position with 25 points.     

Friends (23 points) is placed 6th on the log, followed by Dates Eleven (21 points). Celtic with 16 points is 8th on the log and pending the outcome of a DC case involving Quiver.

O&L Ramblers with 14 points is placed 9th, folliwed by Blue Boys (13 points and Orlando Pirates (12 points). Oranjemund is placed at the bottom of the log (12th) with 11 points.

Results - Last weekend City Boys defeated Blue Boys 1-0, Friends defeated Celtic 2-1, O&L Ramblers defeated Dates Eleven 2-1, Mariental defeated Oranjemund 2-0, Try Again defeated Orlando Pirates 1-0 and Young Brazillians defeated Quiver 2-0 on Saturday.

On Sunday, City Boys defeated Celtic 1-0, Friends defeated Blue Boys 1-0, O&L Ramblers defeated Try Again 6-0, Young Brazillians defeated Oranjemund 5-0 and Dates Eleven defeated Orlando Pirates 4-2. The clash between the two top teams Mariental and Quiver finished in a goalless stalemate.

Fixtures - Round 16 - 14 March: Young Brazillians vs O&L Ramblers (14:00), Try Again vs City Boys (16:00) at J. Stephanus Stadium and Dates Eleven vs Friends (18:00). All these games will be played at J. Stephanus Stadium. Celtic vs Oranjemund (13:00) and Blue Boys vs Quiver (15:30) at Mondesa Stadium. Mariental Sports Club and Oralndo Pirates (15:30) at the Persianer Sports Stadium. 

Round 17 - 15 March: Try Again vs Friends (11:00) and Dates Eleven vs City Boys (13:30) and Young Brazillians vs Orlando Pirates (15:30). These matches will take place at the J. Stephanus Stadium. Blue Boys vs Oranjemund (11:00) and Celtic vs Quiver (13:30) at Mondesa stadium. Mariental vs O&L Rambler (14:30) at the Persianer Sports Stadium.