As the North East First Division (NEFD) football league approaches its conclusion with just five games remaining:s the North East First Division (NEFD) football league approaches its conclusion with just five games remaining, this weekend’s spotlight will be on the fierce battle for the league title and looming relegation concerns. Round 18 and 19 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, with matches scheduled for Eenhana, Rundu, Tsumeb, Shinyungwe and Nyangana.
According to NAMPA, NEFD League Administrator, Daniel Namwira, stated that the league was challenged with late payment of referees, but they are working on resolving the issue to ensure that all games kick off on time.
Saturday’s encounters will see the current league leaders, Rundu Chiefs, seeking to stretch their lead at the top when they host mid-table contenders Further Fighters at the Rundu Sport Stadium. United Stars, with their own title ambitions, will aim to secure victory against Ohangwena NamPol at Rundu.
Kulisika Palace, desperate to avoid relegation, will travel to the Ohangwena Region to confront Oshikango Chiefs. Both KK United and Chief Santos are still in contention for the title and will face off at the Oscar Norich Stadium in Tsumeb.
Safe from relegation worries, Ntunguru will host relegation-threatened Shooting Stars at the John Mutorwa sports field, while Kangweru Black Tops await Eastern Chiefs at Mashika sports field in Nyangana.
On Sunday, Rundu Chiefs face another tough encounter against Ohangwena NamPol, while United Stars will seek to keep all three points at home against Further Fighters. Chief Santos will battle Kulisika Palace, Oshikango Chiefs will play at home against KK United, Kangweru Black Tops will battle Shooting Stars, and Ntunguru will entertain Eastern Chiefs.
The fight against relegation remains intense, with Oshikango Chiefs, Kangweru Black Tops, Shooting Stars, and Kulisika Palace still at risk.