BA to face Bees in FNB Cup

CUP kings Black Africa have been pitted against Golden Bees in the first round of the First National Bank (FNB) Cup football tournament this weekend.

The Cup was launched in Windhoek last Thursday. Black Africa are the current holders of the FNB Charity Cup which has been transformed into the FNB Cup for the 12 Premier League clubs and four first-division outfits.The Charity Cup was staged as a contest between the league winner and the holder of the NFA Cup.At the tournament’s launch, the bank announced a sponsorship of N278 500 from which the winners will pocket N$160 000 and the runners-up N$70 000.The semi-final losers will walk away with N$20 000 each while the man of the match will get N$2 000.The top goal scorer, best goalkeeper, best official, best team and best team manager will each receive N$1 000.A prize of N$500 will be awarded to the best print and electronic journalist.The organisers have also decided to give N$3 000 to each team as travelling expenses.The first round of matches will take place at Oshakati and Walvis Bay on November 19, with the quarter-finals set for the next day at the two towns.The semi-finals and final are scheduled to take place on December 16 and 17, at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura Speaking at the launch held at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, NFA President Petrus Damaseb warned First and Second Division teams to refrain from unruly behaviour.He said the NFA Disciplinary were cumbersome in the past but added that a new system, known as the Central Independent Judicial Body, will be established on the instruction of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA).Damaseb said the body will consist of professional people and that the NFA President will not have any part in that.Damaseb noted that most of the problems experienced in the Premier League were caused by referees.In an attempt to prevent them from resurfacing, he called on the referees to be fair and impartial in their handling of matches.- Nampa The full fixtures are: Walvis Bay: Black Africa vs Golden Bees; Buschschule Civics vs United Africa Tigers; Orlando Pirates vs Kinoca Minolta Eleven Arrows and Blue Waters vs Starlite Friends.Oshakati: African Stars vs United Stars; Touch & Go vs Windhoek Optics Ramblers; BMC vs SKW; and Chief Santos vs Oshakati City.Black Africa are the current holders of the FNB Charity Cup which has been transformed into the FNB Cup for the 12 Premier League clubs and four first-division outfits.The Charity Cup was staged as a contest between the league winner and the holder of the NFA Cup.At the tournament’s launch, the bank announced a sponsorship of N278 500 from which the winners will pocket N$160 000 and the runners-up N$70 000.The semi-final losers will walk away with N$20 000 each while the man of the match will get N$2 000.The top goal scorer, best goalkeeper, best official, best team and best team manager will each receive N$1 000.A prize of N$500 will be awarded to the best print and electronic journalist.The organisers have also decided to give N$3 000 to each team as travelling expenses.The first round of matches will take place at Oshakati and Walvis Bay on November 19, with the quarter-finals set for the next day at the two towns.The semi-finals and final are scheduled to take place on December 16 and 17, at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura Speaking at the launch held at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, NFA President Petrus Damaseb warned First and Second Division teams to refrain from unruly behaviour.He said the NFA Disciplinary were cumbersome in the past but added that a new system, known as the Central Independent Judicial Body, will be established on the instruction of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA).Damaseb said the body will consist of professional people and that the NFA President will not have any part in that.Damaseb noted that most of the problems experienced in the Premier League were caused by referees.In an attempt to prevent them from resurfacing, he called on the referees to be fair and impartial in their handling of matches.- Nampa The full fixtures are: Walvis Bay: Black Africa vs Golden Bees; Buschschule Civics vs United Africa Tigers; Orlando Pirates vs Kinoca Minolta Eleven Arrows and Blue Waters vs Starlite Friends.Oshakati: African Stars vs United Stars; Touch & Go vs Windhoek Optics Ramblers; BMC vs SKW; and Chief Santos vs Oshakati City.