First Division to receive new members for 2023/24 season
The National First Division Streams will welcome its new members from the National Second Division after six clubs successfully gained promotion in the new season when the Namibia Football Association successfully hosted its promotional play-offs over the weekend.
The promotional play-offs for the North East, Southern and North West First Division Streams were held in Grootfontein, Tsumeb and Keetmanshop.
Play-offs that were held in Grootfontein saw Omuthiya United and Further Fighter from Helao Nafidi promoted to the North East First Division Stream while games played in Tsumeb saw Outjo Football Academy and Khuse Lions from Oshakati gaining promotion to the North West Stream.
Meanwhile, the Southern Stream will welcome five new teams to its division for the 2023/24 football season with three Debmarine Namibia Premier League relegated outfits – Citizens, Black Africa and Eleven Arrows joining the fold and the two new second divisions outfits that won promotion to the First Division.
Oranjemund-based outfit Oranjemund FC and Rehoboth-based Latinos progressed to the Southern Stream First Division at the play-offs that were held in Keetmanshop.
With the promotional play-offs concluded, the 36 teams that will compete in the 2023/24 First Division Streams are as follows:
Southern Stream First Division will consist of Black Africa, Blue Boys, Citizens, Eleven Arrows, Dates Eleven, DTS Hopsol, Latinos, Mariental Sports Club, Namibian Correctional Service, Oranjemund FC, O&L Ramblers and Try Again.
The North West First Division will consist of Young Chiefs, Golden Bigs, Africa Moto, KK Palace, Ongwediva City, Oshikuku Young Stars, Onambula United, Eleven Warriors, Touch & Go, Golden Bees, Outjo Football Academy and Khuse Lions.
Teams that will compete in the North East First Division are Rundu Chiefs, United Stars, Black Hawks, Cuca Tops, Ntunguru, Kangweru Black Tops, Chief Santos, Oshikango Chiefs, KK United, Eastern Chiefs, Omuthiya United and Further Fighters.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency