Tura Magic signal early flair

Tura Magic signal early flairPirates have work to do The MTC Namibia Premier League returned this weekend, with teams displaying fast, attacking football. Jesse Jackson Kauraisa



Tura Magic assistant coach Fortune Eichab has played down the club's title aspirations after an impressive 3-1 victory over Orlando Pirates on Friday night at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.

Tura Magic looked like the complete article, as they put three past the Buccaneers to claim a famous victory over.

Eichab maintained that the league title race is for the bigger clubs.

“Our main aim is to remain competitive, with the hope that we can finish among the top eight in the premier league. It was a great performance by the players and we are happy with the outcome of this match,” Eichab said.

With a new Ghanaian coach, Mohammed Gargo, and a strong attacking force, Magic played like a team on a mission.

They delivered fast, attacking football combined with accurate position play that effectively used their youthful edge.

Orlando Pirates did, however, show glimpses of quality in the first 20 minutes, but their new signings, who lack premier league experience, failed to keep Magic at bay.

A brace from new signing Salomon Omseb and a goal by Kaejarukapo Katjimune was enough to see off the Sea Robbers in the league opener.

Premier league veteran Meraai Swartbooi scored a consolation for the Buccaneers through a penalty, after Jay-Jay Kordom was fouled in the 76th-minute of the match.

On Saturday, newly promoted Young Brazilians registered their first-ever victory in the premier after beating Blue Waters 1-0 in Karasburg.

Black Africa began their premier league campaign with a 1-0 victory over Rundu's Julinho Sporting at the Rundu Sport Stadium on Saturday.

Newly promoted Okahandja United and Tigers FC played to a 1-1 stalemate in Okahandja, while Civics was held 1-1 by Eleven Arrows in Windhoek on Saturday.

The late Saturday fixture, which began at 19:00, was between Mighty Gunners and Unam FC at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.

The men in uniform showed why they are regarded as one of Namibia's classic emerging sides, after the beat the university team 1-0 away from home.



Poor attendance

The opening league matches in the capital were once again poorly attended, as only a handful of spectators made their way to the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday.