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Mvula FC wins Oshana Village Football League

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OMAALALA - Omaalala-based Mvula Football Club (FC) were crowned champions of the Oshana Region Village Football League for the 2011/12 season during an awards ceremony at the Omaalala village on Saturday night.

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Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture Deputy Minister Pohamba Shifeta officiated at the function, which was also attended by Frans Mbidi, chairperson of the Namibia Football Association (NFA)’s Executive Committee in the Oshana Region. Shifeta, who was recently appointed patron of the Oshana Region Village Football League, cautioned local sports personalities that his ministry would not invest in individuals involved in doping scandals. He added that it was an embarrassment for the nation when an athlete is involved in doping while representing the country at an international sporting event. The minister urged players to be disciplined and at the same time advised them to take their education seriously and to make it their “central point”, because sport careers have a short lifespan. “Don’t drop out of school because of your involvement in sport,” Shifeta said. Mvula FC scooped the first prize of N$1000 accompanied by a trophy and 25 gold medals, while two local businessmen, Erastus Mvula and Tradie Nakwafila, pledged to support the club financially to the tune of N$10 000 and N$5 000, respectively. Oshitenda FC from Oshakati finished as runners-up, followed by Ongwediva-based African United FC adrift in 3rd place. Oshitenda FC received N$800 and 25 silver medals, while United walked away with N$400 and 25 bronze medals.

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The Oshana Region Village Football League was established in 2006. Ten clubs from all over the Oshana Region are currently competing in the league. - Nampa