$ 1.4 million New Zealand to use for the 2018 Skorpion Zinc Cup

The 2018 Zinc under 17 Cup Skorpion that will take place in Grootfontein from August 24th to 27th was kicked off at the Football House this week by Youth and Sports Minister Erastus Utoni.

Khomas Regional Governor, Laura Mcloud-Katjirua At the event, Skorpion's Under-17 Zinc Cup, which will include all 14 regions, is fertile ground for local talent.

"The biggest success of this tournament for our country was won in 2016 by the Namibia COSAFA Under17 Cup in Mauritius, barely three years after the birth of this competition.For today, the Skorpion Zinc under 17 Cup means more than just performance on the field, "she added.

Senior Vice President of NFA, Frans Ngalangi said that the sponsorship was unique: "It offers young people the opportunity to accelerate their football."

Ervine Simataa, General Manager of the Giants of The zinc mining revealed that 1.4 million New Zealand dollars would be used for the 2018 edition of the championship that would see the region under the boys.Fight them at the Omulunga stadium in August.

"Tournaments of this nature are very important because sport not only promotes economic development and a healthy lifestyle, but is also a catalyst for social cohesion. We know, the social ills of our communities and if this tournament can be a catalyst that can make our young people better citizens, even if they do not become footballers, we know we will have achieved something, "said Simataa. also announced funding of NZ $ 700,000 for the development of women's football, following the commitment by its CEO, Deshnee Naidoo, last year, to support women's football

. Football will produce stars and we are proud to cultivate talents outside the mining sphere of Skorpion Zinc, "said Simataa

Minister of Youth and Sports Erastus Utoni congratulated Skorpion Zinc for his commitment in the development of sport in Namibia. As a sponsor, you understand that sports activities have a major social, political and economic significance in a contemporary society. We fully recognize your past contributions to the sponsorships and thank you in anticipation of your future commitments, "said Utoni.

Omulunga stadium will host games from August 24 to 27 and in group A, Kavango East, Hardap, Otjozondjupa , Oshana, and Kunene, Group B includes West Kavango, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Omaheke, and Erongo, and Group C consists of the regions of Karas, Omusati, Khomas, and Zambezi (NFA)