The third edition of the MTC Volleyball National League got underway in Otjiwarongo this weekend, and already the competition has produced some shock results, with defending women’s champions Revivals Volleyball Club tasting defeat for the first time.
League coordinator Albert Khevare says the early results show this season will be far more competitive than the previous editions. “NamPol just took that win against Revivals, and that did not happen in the past two seasons. It shows the champions will find it much harder this season,” he says.
Revivals Volleyball Club opened their campaign strongly on Saturday with a 3–0 win over Six Stars Volleyball Club before recording another straight-sets victory over Blaze Aces Volleyball Club later in the day. But yesterday, their unbeaten run ended when they faced NamPol VC, who delivered a commanding 3–0 win in one of the biggest upsets in the league’s history.
Elsewhere in the women’s competition, NamPol defeated Blaze Aces 3–1 on Saturday and followed it up with a 3–0 win over Unam Queens yesterday. Blaze Aces, playing in the top league for the first time, struggled in both matches. Team captain Sokana Kanyumara says the squad was disappointed but sees room for improvement.
“We were lacking coordination and team communication, but we have seen our faults. We will go back, re-strategise and work on our weaknesses so we can come back stronger,” she says. “Even though we lost to two of the strongest sides in the league, we showed promise and will keep improving.”
Afrocat Sport Club-Ladies (ASC-L) also had mixed results. On Saturday, they lost 3–1 to Unam Queens before bouncing back with a 3–2 win over Kudos Sports Club. Yesterday, however, they faced NDF Phoenixes and lost 3–1. Captain Rauna Shitalangaho says the team is learning from every match.
“We weren’t at our best in the first game, but we managed to win against Kudos, which really boosted our morale,” she says. “Against NDF today, we fought hard, but they had the edge. We will focus on staying together, improving communication, and giving our best in every game.”
Brutal Pack Volleyball Club (BPVC) struggled in the men’s competition, losing both matches this weekend. On Saturday, they went down 3–1 to Nampower Volleyball Club before a 3–0 loss to Namibian Correctional Service Volleyball Club (NCS). Yesterday, they were beaten 3–1 by CESC. Captain Antipas Musongo remains positive despite the setbacks.
“First of all, I’d like to thank the NBA for organising this league. It brings us together to showcase our talents and play at the highest level,” Musongo says. “These first games are just a stumbling block. We’ll go back, work on our strategy, and I’m sure in the second round, we’ll get better results.”
Nampower Volleyball Club (NPV), making their debut, also faced tough challenges. On Saturday, they defeated Brutal Pack 3–1 and Unam Hard Hitters 3–0, but yesterday they lost 3–1 to NCS. Captain David Katoma says the weekend was a learning experience.
“It’s a great feeling to finally be in the league. We played well on Saturday, but on Sunday NCS’s experience showed,” Katoma says. “This is a marathon, not a sprint. We’re learning, and we’ll keep improving.”
Kudos Sports Club began their women’s campaign strongly with a 3–0 win over NDF Phoenixes on Saturday but lost 3–2 to Afrocat-Ladies in their second game. Yesterday, they faced Blaze Aces and won 3–1. Unam Queens impressed with wins over Afrocat-Ladies (3–1) and SSVC (3–1), while Six Stars Volleyball Club struggled with losses to Revivals (0–3) and NDF-Phoenixes (0–3).
In the men’s competition, NCS continued their dominant form, defeating Unam Hard Hitters 3–1 and Brutal Pack 3–0 on Saturday, and Nampower 3–1 yesterday. Team captain Nangolo Philippus attributed the side’s success to their disciplined work ethic.
The league now moves to several towns as the season continues, with upcoming rounds scheduled in Swakopmund, Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Gobabis, before concluding in Windhoek later this year.
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