Team Blue Waters from Walvis Bay. Photo contributed
Team Blue Waters from Walvis Bay. Photo contributed

Blue Waters in review

Aune Stefanus
With the conclusion of the Debmarine Premiership and African Stars securing the title, attention shifts to the lone Coast representative in the league, VEN Blue Waters.

Coach Armando Pedro looks ahead to the next season, emphasising the need for restructuring and reinforcement to improve the team’s performance.

In their final match against Okahandja United at Jan Wilken Sports Stadium in Walvis Bay, they faced challenges early on. Abubakir Arend suffered two injuries within the first 15 minutes of the game. Despite this setback, Immanuel Haufiku scored the opening goal for Blue Waters in the 5th minute. However, a penalty awarded to Okahandja United led to a red card for Abubakir and an equalising goal by Goncalves Chissele in the 13th minute.

Down to ten men, Blue Waters fought on. Tinashe Mazambani added another goal for Okahandja United in the 27th minute.

The first yellow card of the match was given to Evans Kufanga of Okahandja United in injury time of the first half.

Despite the challenges, Pedro remained optimistic, aiming for a win to secure a higher position in the standings.

Blue Waters made their first substitutions early in the second half. Gabes Aukumeb received the second yellow card in the 56th minute, reducing Blue Waters to nine men.

Okahandja United made their first substitutions, with Okeri Nguarambuka and Gerland Kaengurora replacing Simon Nande and Michelino Hei-gauseb, respectively. Tuhafeni David received a yellow card for Blue Waters in the 70th minute.

An equaliser was scored by Isaskar Gurirab of Blue Waters in the 72nd minute. Okahandja United was reduced to ten men when Evans Kufanga received a red card in the 75th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, both teams continued to compete fiercely.

Blue Waters finished in ninth place in the Debmarine Premiership standings. Okahandja United secured eighth place.

African Stars FC emerged as the champions of the 2023/2024 season, while Orlando Pirates, Okakarara Young Warriors, and the Life Fighters were relegated.

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