Bees take Okorusu Cup

THE first Okorusu Fair Play Football Cup took place at the Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo at the weekend.

Golden Bees emerged as the winners after their final match against Black Africa played at the Mokati Stadium. The two finalists played to a goalless draw, but Golden Bees were declared the winners because they had a better goal difference in the tournament, which featured four other teams.Otjiwarongo Football club (previously Life Fighters FC) hosted this season opener and the other participating teams were Monitronics College, Okorusu Fluorspar Mine, Golden Bees FC and Black Africa.One of the chief organisers, Eddy Kgobetsi, described the quality of football as outstanding during the day.He said even the non-league teams were impressive and thoroughly entertained the roughly 300 spectators who turned out for the encounters.The final match between Golden Bees and Black Africa was the highlight of the day, despite ending in a goalless draw.Otjiwarongo FC impressed with a youthful team, who according to Kgobetsi appear to be the stars of the future.Two early goals by Black Africa put Otjiwarongo FC on the back foot, but they fought back and showed some impressive football.Unfortunately, clear chances were missed showing the lack of experience in the side.Golden Bees were awarded a trophy for their win.The two finalists played to a goalless draw, but Golden Bees were declared the winners because they had a better goal difference in the tournament, which featured four other teams.Otjiwarongo Football club (previously Life Fighters FC) hosted this season opener and the other participating teams were Monitronics College, Okorusu Fluorspar Mine, Golden Bees FC and Black Africa.One of the chief organisers, Eddy Kgobetsi, described the quality of football as outstanding during the day.He said even the non-league teams were impressive and thoroughly entertained the roughly 300 spectators who turned out for the encounters.The final match between Golden Bees and Black Africa was the highlight of the day, despite ending in a goalless draw.Otjiwarongo FC impressed with a youthful team, who according to Kgobetsi appear to be the stars of the future.Two early goals by Black Africa put Otjiwarongo FC on the back foot, but they fought back and showed some impressive football.Unfortunately, clear chances were missed showing the lack of experience in the side.Golden Bees were awarded a trophy for their win.