{"id":77333,"date":"2024-09-30T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/ncs-retain-title-in-thrilling-finale"},"modified":"2024-09-30T11:10:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:10:00","slug":"ncs-retain-title-in-thrilling-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/ncs-retain-title-in-thrilling-finale","title":{"rendered":"NCS retain title in thrilling finale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS)successfully defended their MTC Namibia Netball League title yesterday at the Paresis Netball Court in Otjiwarongo, securing a hard-fought 34-27 victory over Otjozondjupa Nampol in their final match of the season.<\/p>\n<p>With this win, the champions walked away with a well-deserved N$180 000 prize, capping off an intense season of competition.<\/p>\n<p>NCS head coach Terry Ujama expressed his satisfaction with the team\u2019s performance throughout the season. \u201cIt was a splendid season. It had a lot of ups and downs. Firstly, a huge congratulations to all the teams. They did not make it easy for us, and in essence, that\u2019s what to be expected from premier league teams. With that said, it makes the victory sweeter,\u201d he said, praising the resilience of his squad and the level of competition they faced.<\/p>\n<p>Rebekka Goagoses, president of Netball Namibia, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the excitement of the final day of matches. \u201cThe talent and fighting spirit were evident throughout.<\/p>\n<p>The scores were narrow, with many close wins and losses,\u201d she said. She also applauded Eastern Chiefs for avoiding relegation, meaning they will not head to the playoffs. \u201cThey managed to stay in the league, and their effort was remarkable,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>However, two teams were not as fortunate. Tsumeb Netball Club and Young Stars have been relegated from the league. While Young Stars were already relegated before the finals, their final match against Afrocat was a spirited contest that left fans in awe. \u201cYoung Stars really gave Afrocat a run for their money. It was one of the best matches of the season \u2013 out of the box,\u201d Goagoses remarked, noting how the league has produced a new crop of talent for Namibian netball. Meanwhile, UNAM Jaguars and Afrocat will face play-offs in mid-November against teams joining from the regional leagues to determine their future in the league.<\/p>\n<p>The Namibia Navy finished as the second runners-up, claiming N$120 000, while Mighty Gunners secured third place and took home N$60 000. Wanderers, finishing in fourth place, earned N$40 000 to round off the prize pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS)successfully defended their MTC Namibia Netball League title yesterday at the Paresis Netball Court in Otjiwarongo, securing a hard-fought 34-27 victory over Otjozondjupa Nampol in their final match of the season. 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