Otjozombande were crowned champions of the third edition of the Classic Coastal Oviwondo Tournament, walking away with the trophy, N$5 000 and 20 gold medals after an action-packed tournament at Narraville Rugby Stadium in Walvis Bay.

The tournament, popularly known as the , brought together 13 cultural teams from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Gobabis and Omaruru, competing across different age groups.

Otjozombande defeated the opposition to claim the top prize, while Otjozombangane from Gobabis finished runners-up and received N$3 000 and 20 silver medals. The two losing semi-finalists, Otjahamakari (2004) and Otjomatupa (1984), also received prize money for reaching the last four.

Individual awards added to the celebrations, with Khune of Otjozombande named goalkeeper of the tournament after keeping a clean sheet throughout the competition. Gobabis star Ngero Kauaria, popularly known as “Messi Wakondjatu”, was named Player of the Tournament.

Behind the tournament is Walvis Bay entrepreneur Sutuu Ndjitaviua, owner of Pinkhouse’Spot Investment CC, who has built a reputation for organising events in the coastal town. Ndjitaviua, who has been active in the events space since 2018, said she was overwhelmed by the turnout and thanked the teams, spectators, small businesses and street vendors who supported the tournament.

She also expressed special appreciation to Jeseruaije Mbaoroka, popularly known as “Omzoo”, founder of Ombwaneno Coastal Media, and his team for livestreaming her events and helping take the tournament to a wider audience.

For Ndjitaviua, the tournament was about more than competition, bringing together cultural teams, entrepreneurs, vendors and spectators while creating a platform for local talent.

With the third edition now concluded, the young organiser says the support has strengthened her determination to continue building events in Walvis Bay.

By Rudi Bowe