The Kavango West regional football team is the new champions for the 21st edition of The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament.

They defeated Otjozondjupa 2-0 in the finals Monday afternoon at the Paresis Sports Stadium in Otjiwarongo.

Oshana Region is in third, and Hardap in fourth place.

The Khomas netball team was the defending champion at the tournament and it successfully retained the trophy by outperforming the regional netball team of Otjozondjupa by 34-27.

The Kavango West netball team is third, and Omaheke in fourth place.

On top of the floating trophies, the overall performer in football received a cash prize of N.dollars 30 000, and gold medals for all players.

The Khomas netball players also received a cash prize of N.dollars 25 000, a floating trophy and gold medals.

The football and netball teams in second and third places also received cash prizes, silver and bronze medals.

The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament has become an annual event in the country.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency