Suburbs expect bright future

Suburbs expect bright futureHPC to be completed Western Suburbs are a step closer to becoming a top professional club following several pivotal decisions taken by its executive. Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League club FNB Western Suburbs expects its new structures to be completed by September this year.

The club from Khomasdal has embarked on a journey to revamp and extend its sport ground in an attempt to reach professional rugby status.

Construction of a clinic, including a high-performance centre, is under way at Suburbs Park in Khomasdal.

Club executive president Keith Allies said that Suburbs are eager to have the building completed by September.

“Yes, things are moving smoothly and the construction is well under way.

“The structure will also have a swimming pool and high-performance centre.

“We expect all construction work to be completed by December because it will also be a time we will invite a team from South Africa for some celebrations,” Allies said.

Allies further announced that the team have held a preseason camp in preparation for their trip to South Africa.

Western Suburbs will leave for South Africa on 20 February to compete in the Kalahari Sevens competition.

“We are confident in the coaching team that we have and now we will just try and acquire a biokineticist.

“We promised that we were going to do things differently this year and that is what we are going to do.

“Our aim will not just be to compete in the premier league but to get more involved in tournaments beyond our borders,” Allies added.

The club has been receiving an annual sponsorship of nearly N$200 000 from FNB for the past three years.

Last year, Castle Light, under AB InBev, sponsored the club with new playing gear.

Suburbs have been responsible for the development of rugby for many years, given that most of the players they have produced have gone through the ranks of the national teams.

“We are confident and positive that things will work out well, because we are here to protect the interest of our sponsors.

“What we want to do is to improve the operations of this club and to make sure that we become the best club in the country,” Allies said.

JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA