Africa-Press – Namibia. NEWLY elected Tigers Sports Club chairperson Nelson ‘Dky’ Akwenye says the blue-and-white outfit will bounce back from their poor start to the Debmarine Namibia Premiership.
The Ingweinyama recorded consecutive defeats to Okahandja United (2-1 on Sunday) and Mighty Gunners FC (1-0 on Saturday) after belatedly joining the the new league campaign.
Akwenye was on Saturday elected chairperson to steer the inconsistent club to greater heights over the next four years.
He heads an executive management committee that includes Eddie Kafita (chief operations officer), Aron Haludilu (chief financial officer), Paulus ‘Dalla’ Immanuel (chief marketing and communication officer) and Werner ‘Doc’ Shilunga (chief legal officer).
Tuhafeni Haushona was also appointed head of the Tigers Supporters Club at the annual general meeting.
Speaking to Desert Radio this week, Akwenye said the club will overcome its shaky start as Namibia’s oldest club now has a vibrant and professional leadership to improve its fortunes.
The new management will also continue with the work initiated by the outgoing executive while implementing the new objectives, he assured.
“Yes, we definitely had an unimpressive start but we will fix it going forward with the help of the supporters,” said Akwenye.
Positioned third from the bottom of the table, Tigers SC will begin their revival bid against Tura Magic on Saturday and Unam and on Sunday.
The retired playmaker said the management is complemented by the chairperson of the supporter’s club and the marketing sub-committee to re-activate the waning support base.
“Our mandate is, number one, to make Tigers SC as attractive as it was and should be. I was born and bred by Tigers SC. This is where my football career took shape and it was inevitable for me to take on the task,” emphasised Akwenye.
He noted that the long absence of domestic league caused by the never-ending squabbles in the football fraternity has made put off sponsors.
It’s a major challenge that the new hierarchy will tackle earnestly, Akwenye said.
“Tigers SC plan to establish an academy to cater to the youth who will build up the club’s products. This will be an academy for both football and netball although football is predominant. It’s a project that we need to see it through,” said Akwenye.
Another priority is to secure a sport field for the club, as football clubs are disadvantaged by not owning facilities.
“We’re struggling and the shortage of stadiums is a huge headache. It’ll be a struggle but we are determined to bring about the necessary changes going forward,” he said.
The Ingweinyama recorded consecutive defeats to Okahandja United (2-1 on Sunday) and Mighty Gunners FC (1-0 on Saturday) after belatedly joining the the new league campaign.
Akwenye was on Saturday elected chairperson to steer the inconsistent club to greater heights over the next four years.
He heads an executive management committee that includes Eddie Kafita (chief operations officer), Aron Haludilu (chief financial officer), Paulus ‘Dalla’ Immanuel (chief marketing and communication officer) and Werner ‘Doc’ Shilunga (chief legal officer).
Tuhafeni Haushona was also appointed head of the Tigers Supporters Club at the annual general meeting.
Speaking to Desert Radio this week, Akwenye said the club will overcome its shaky start as Namibia’s oldest club now has a vibrant and professional leadership to improve its fortunes.
The new management will also continue with the work initiated by the outgoing executive while implementing the new objectives, he assured.
“Yes, we definitely had an unimpressive start but we will fix it going forward with the help of the supporters,” said Akwenye.
Positioned third from the bottom of the table, Tigers SC will begin their revival bid against Tura Magic on Saturday and Unam and on Sunday.
The retired playmaker said the management is complemented by the chairperson of the supporter’s club and the marketing sub-committee to re-activate the waning support base.
“Our mandate is, number one, to make Tigers SC as attractive as it was and should be. I was born and bred by Tigers SC. This is where my football career took shape and it was inevitable for me to take on the task,” emphasised Akwenye.
He noted that the long absence of domestic league caused by the never-ending squabbles in the football fraternity has made put off sponsors.
It’s a major challenge that the new hierarchy will tackle earnestly, Akwenye said.
“Tigers SC plan to establish an academy to cater to the youth who will build up the club’s products. This will be an academy for both football and netball although football is predominant. It’s a project that we need to see it through,” said Akwenye.
Another priority is to secure a sport field for the club, as football clubs are disadvantaged by not owning facilities.
“We’re struggling and the shortage of stadiums is a huge headache. It’ll be a struggle but we are determined to bring about the necessary changes going forward,” he said.
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