Host, Augustineum Senior Secondary School suffered another loss in the first FNB Classic Clashes Netball match at the hands of Academia Secondary School. Academia defeated Augustineum with 21 to 18 points in front of a home crowd at the Augustineum courts.
Academia’s Goalkeeper, Selma Auala was named FNB Player of the Match after a great performance, while Augustineum’s, Ndinelao Hailulu was named Aquasplash Hero. She said: “As a leader you should not only have leadership skills, communication skills and so forth but be the best in what you do. I believe I was chosen because I’m flexible in all aspects, I outshine in my performance and I am disciplined; most importantly I think of the welfare of my fellow learners”.
Academia’s coach, Zinzi Matros said that they were happy with the win and that a lot of practice and training had gone into the team. “I wish to thank FNB Namibia and NBL Aquasplash for investing in the future of sport in schools and for going the extra mile for the school children.