Deutscher Turn und Sportverein wins U/12 penalty shootout in Namibia

Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) secured the U/12 trophy after a comeback victory against Julinho Athletic Football Club (JAFC) at the Jan Möhr football field in Namibia.

The DTS team overcame a two goal deficit after a player received a red card during the match. Coach Patrick Sille implemented a tactical shift to a formation with two defenders, three midfielders, and two forwards to regain momentum.

This strategy allowed the team to level the score before they eventually won the match by winning 4 to 2 on penalties. Protash Kabwe, the coach of JAFC, noted that the numerical advantage made the game difficult because the DTS players became more determined. He observed that the opposing team played without structure to score their goals, which pressured the JAFC defense.

Kabwe also expressed a desire for the MTC to extend the tournament for another two years to allow children more time to enjoy the sport. In a separate age category, Elswehere Kaizen Football Academy (KFA) won the U/15 cup for the 2026 season. They defeated Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) with a score of 1 to 0. Coach James Britz, who received the U/15 coach of the year award, praised the fighting spirit of his players despite the narrow loss.

He encouraged the 14 year old SKW players to continue developing their skills for future seasons.