Civics falls to BA, as Stars shine

PREMIERSHIP defending champions Civics were one of the first casualties to suffer a defeat after the start of the domestic league, going down 1-0 to Black Africa on Saturday, while African Stars picked up four crucial points at the weekend.

Despite the loss by Civics, the two-time league champions managed to pull a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates yesterday, giving them a point after the weekend’s matches. Black Africa striker Jerome Loius was the man who caused all the misery for Civics after he capitalised on an incoming cross to put the ball past Civics goalie Sitali Mulife.African Stars shined on Saturday as they taught Eleven Arrows a lesson in their 3-2 win at the Independence Stadium.The ‘Samba Boys’, as Stars are known, were held to a 0-all draw by Blue Waters at the SKW Stadium yesterday.Another upset was the loss by Blue Waters, going down 3-2 to SKW.SKW, which survived relegation last season, went into the match as underdogs, but playing on home turf counted in their favour with their rather small but partisan fan base.Golden Bees, who regained their premiership status after a stint in the first division last season, pulled a two-all draw against Ramblers at the Etoshapoort Stadium in Outjo on Saturday.Golden Bees picked up three points yesterday against Tigers that can prove valuable in the future, as they beat the Windhoek side 1-0 at the same venue.Yesterday, Ramblers failed to record a win against Oshakati City after finishing 1-1 in their match at the Oshakati Independence Stadium.On Saturday, Tigers were victorious at the Oshakati Independence Stadium as they beat hosts Oshakati City 2-1.Orlando Pirates were the better side on Saturday as they ousted Friends 1-0 in their match at the Independence Stadium.Friends also regained their premiership status this season after they were relegated a season ago and earlier vowed to stay in top-flight football for good.Black Africa striker Jerome Loius was the man who caused all the misery for Civics after he capitalised on an incoming cross to put the ball past Civics goalie Sitali Mulife.African Stars shined on Saturday as they taught Eleven Arrows a lesson in their 3-2 win at the Independence Stadium.The ‘Samba Boys’, as Stars are known, were held to a 0-all draw by Blue Waters at the SKW Stadium yesterday.Another upset was the loss by Blue Waters, going down 3-2 to SKW.SKW, which survived relegation last season, went into the match as underdogs, but playing on home turf counted in their favour with their rather small but partisan fan base.Golden Bees, who regained their premiership status after a stint in the first division last season, pulled a two-all draw against Ramblers at the Etoshapoort Stadium in Outjo on Saturday.Golden Bees picked up three points yesterday against Tigers that can prove valuable in the future, as they beat the Windhoek side 1-0 at the same venue.Yesterday, Ramblers failed to record a win against Oshakati City after finishing 1-1 in their match at the Oshakati Independence Stadium.On Saturday, Tigers were victorious at the Oshakati Independence Stadium as they beat hosts Oshakati City 2-1.Orlando Pirates were the better side on Saturday as they ousted Friends 1-0 in their match at the Independence Stadium.Friends also regained their premiership status this season after they were relegated a season ago and earlier vowed to stay in top-flight football for good.