NVF launches MTC VNL, hosts congress in Otjiwarongo

Volleyball
The third round will also feature the league's official launch, which could not be held in the first round in March.
Mariud Ngula
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Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) will host its annual congress today at the MSC Hotel in Otjiwarongo, ahead of the official launch of the MTC Volleyball National League (VNL) tomorrow at Otjiwarongo’s C’est si Bon Court.

The congress aims to strengthen governance and discuss ways to improve volleyball activities in the country.

NVF president Tobias Eden Mwatelulo said the congress is in keeping with their tradition and the federation’s vision of volleyball as a sport that wins by “serving success, one point at a time.”

Mwatelulo said the meeting will focus on sound leadership, strengthening governance and primarily explore how volleyball can thrive in all aspects and become a fully recognised national sport code.

“We will be talking about constitutions, declarations and competition structures. We will have a special focus on the youth as the foundation for grassroots development. Our aim is for national team growth and ultimately Olympic participation,” he remarked.

Despite the VNL’s first round having taken place at the Windhoek Showgrounds in March, the official launch was postponed to avoid clashing with the MTC Maris Cup final, which was scheduled for the same weekend.

Tomorrow’s official launch will coincide with the third round, which will be played over two days and promises an exciting schedule of matches.

The third round will feature 12 women’s and 10 men’s matches, with four games played concurrently every two hours.



Saturday fixtures

The action will kick off at 09:00 with Nampol taking on local side Nampol Otjozondjupa, while Revivals go up against log leaders Unam Queens in the women’s division. In the men’s division, Unam Hard Hitters will face Calvary Eagles, while Nampol meets log leaders Namibian Correctional Service.

At 11:00, Ball Busters square off with Kudos, while Namibia Defence Force (NDF) Phoenixes clash with Six Stars. In the men’s division, Mighty Gunners take on Afrocat and NDF Raptors go head-to-head with Keetmanshoop Correctional Facility.

At 13:00, the women’s division continues with Rivals facing Nampol and Unam Queens taking on Nampol Otjozondjupa. The only men’s fixture in this slot will feature Unam Hard Hitters versus Nampol Volleyball.

At 15:00, Six Stars and Ball Busters will battle it out, while Kudos lock horns with NDF Phoenixes in the women’s division. On the men’s side, NDF Raptors will take on Namibian Correctional Service and Afrocat will face Calvary Eagles.



Sunday action

Sunday’s fixtures start at 09:00 with Ball Busters playing NDF Phoenixes and Kudos taking on Nampol in the women’s division. Keetmanshoop Correctional Facility will open the men’s action against Afrocat, while Namibian Correctional Service takes on Mighty Gunners.

The final round of women’s fixtures at 11:00 will see Nampol Otjozondjupa face Rivals and Unam Queens clash with Six Stars. The men’s division wraps up with a single fixture between Nampol and NDF Raptors.

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