CHIEF Santos were relegated from the MTC Namibia Premier League for the first time in over 40 years since they were formed.
The Tsumeb side could only pull a 1-1 draw against Oshakati City, a result that saw them slip out of the premiership, while SKW, which were also facing the chop, survived with their 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates at their homeground in Windhoek. Santos on Saturday joined Touch & Go, which was relegated last weekend.Both team have to fight for promotion next season, as they will battle it out in the Northern Stream First Division.The form of Santos deteriorated in the past two seasons, first finishing in fifth spot during the 2002/03 season, and then sliding down to 10 spot the next season.This season, in a league that has been trimmed to only 12 teams from a total of 16, Santos struggled in their form as they only managed to garner a total of 18 points from their 22 matches.SKW decided not to get the chop as they fought their way to extend their points to 23 with their win over Pirates in a match that also saw many chances going astray from both teams.SKW chairman, Vincent Mohlzahn described his team’s victory as a great relieve to continue playing in the NPL next season.He told Nampa that they had a little bit of luck on their side, and that they were Žabsolutely delighted Žon their achievement.On the team’s future plans, Mohlzahn said that a few players would be laid off and that plans are underway to stabilise and improve the team.He said the future of skipper Lucky Kakuva with the team is unclear, but plans to have new players are a priority.In other matches at the weekend, Black Africa drew 2-2 against African Stars at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, while Blue Waters also recorded the same score-margin against Eleven Arrows at Walvis BayŽs Kuisebmond Stadium on Saturday.Champions Civics beat Touch & Go 2-0 at the Khoaeb Stadium in Otavi to conclude their hectic season, while Ramblers were just too strong for Tigers, recording a 3-1 win in a late match at the chilly SKW Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.Santos on Saturday joined Touch & Go, which was relegated last weekend.Both team have to fight for promotion next season, as they will battle it out in the Northern Stream First Division.The form of Santos deteriorated in the past two seasons, first finishing in fifth spot during the 2002/03 season, and then sliding down to 10 spot the next season.This season, in a league that has been trimmed to only 12 teams from a total of 16, Santos struggled in their form as they only managed to garner a total of 18 points from their 22 matches.SKW decided not to get the chop as they fought their way to extend their points to 23 with their win over Pirates in a match that also saw many chances going astray from both teams.SKW chairman, Vincent Mohlzahn described his team’s victory as a great relieve to continue playing in the NPL next season.He told Nampa that they had a little bit of luck on their side, and that they were Žabsolutely delighted Žon their achievement.On the team’s future plans, Mohlzahn said that a few players would be laid off and that plans are underway to stabilise and improve the team.He said the future of skipper Lucky Kakuva with the team is unclear, but plans to have new players are a priority.In other matches at the weekend, Black Africa drew 2-2 against African Stars at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, while Blue Waters also recorded the same score-margin against Eleven Arrows at Walvis BayŽs Kuisebmond Stadium on Saturday.Champions Civics beat Touch & Go 2-0 at the Khoaeb Stadium in Otavi to conclude their hectic season, while Ramblers were just too strong for Tigers, recording a 3-1 win in a late match at the chilly SKW Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.
