{"id":101329,"date":"2026-04-23T14:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/blue-waters-prepared-for-unam-challenge-in-top-8-cup"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:59:33","slug":"blue-waters-prepared-for-unam-challenge-in-top-8-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/blue-waters-prepared-for-unam-challenge-in-top-8-cup","title":{"rendered":"Blue Waters Prepared for Unam Challenge in Top 8 Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>VEN Blue Waters FC chairperson Mathias Haufiku says his side is ready for a tough knockout clash against Unam FC in the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Walvis Bay-based outfit will face Unam FC in one of the quarter-final fixtures scheduled for 2 and 3 May at Vineta Stadium at Swakopmund.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the draw held in Windhoek yesterday, Haufiku says the team is focused on delivering on the day, given the high stakes of knockout football.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompetition never has preferred candidates. You take what you get and prepare for that,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of those situations where you need to be on par on the day and give it your all, because there is no second chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haufiku says playing at Swakopmund will give his side added motivation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll be playing at home, and the support will be massive. We want to make sure we don\u2019t disappoint our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, FC Ongos have been drawn against KK Palace in another quarter-final clash.<\/p>\n

Reacting to the draw, FC Ongos captain Lyema Dopolo says it is an honour to compete in the tournament despite falling short of their league ambitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really an honour to be part of the top eight. We didn\u2019t finish where we wanted, but we\u2019ll take the fourth spot,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Dopolo says his side will look to build on a strong defensive record when they face KK Palace.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had the most clean sheets in the league and conceded the least goals. We can only learn from the season and improve in the top eight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Namibia Football Association secretary general Cassius Moeti has meanwhile confirmed key arrangements for the tournament, including ticketing and venues.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will only get into the stadiums if you buy a ticket through Webtickets,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cEntrance is N$30 per ticket, and if you buy through PayPulse, you will be charged N$20.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moeti also urged supporters to back the competition\u2019s sponsors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe more people we have with Standard Bank accounts… That kind of interest will find its way to football,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The remaining quarter-final fixtures will see defending champions African Stars take on Eleven Arrows, while Mighty Gunners face Eeshoke Chula Chula.<\/p>\n

Each of the eight participating teams has received a qualifying grant of N$50 000, with the semi-finals scheduled for 9 May at Outjo.<\/p>\n

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