Walking football is gaining ground in Namibia, with a Windhoek mini-tournament showcasing retired players, community support and the sport’s growing health and social benefits.
The tournament took place at the Western Suburbs grounds on Saturday.
Organised by the Windhoek-based Golden Oldies Health Sport Club, the Walking Football 4 Health Tournament was contested by four teams: Hellenic and Friends (both from Rehoboth) and two teams from Golden Oldies.
The teams mostly comprise former players, including a few former national team players, like Kosie ‘Haastig’ Springbok and Brian ‘Robson’ Isaacs, who were very prominent players for Young Ones and Black Africa, respectively, in the Namibian Premier League.
Unlike a normal game of football where you field 11 players aside, including a goalkeeper, walking football only fields six in-field players.
Golden Oldies Health Sport Club
Players may only walk, and the ball may travel below the knees only.
Hellenic outfit walked away with the grand prize after they and their Rehoboth crosstown rivals, Friends, failed to cancel each other out in the final, which finished in a 1-all draw.
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“Both teams finished on equal points (seven), and they also played to an exciting 2-2 draw in their encounter during the round-robin stage of the tournament. However, Hellenic outsmarted their rivals 1-0 after extra time to claim their maiden trophy.
“It was a beautiful event that offered lots of fun. Walking football helps participants improve their fitness level. Instead of sitting at home idle, the sport also provides retired players with the chance to exercise,” tournament organiser Keff van Wyk says…
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