In an intense first-round clash of the second leg in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership, African Star FC and Young African FC played to a 1-1 draw, keeping the title race wide open.
The highly anticipated encounter saw Young African FC’s Nkwuda Ferdinand Obinna break the deadlock in the 47th minute with a brilliant header, giving his team the lead. However, African Star FC responded in the 69th minute when Ngero Katua unleashed a stunning long-range strike from outside the box, leveling the score.
This match was a rematch of the Maris Cup Final, where African Star FC edged past Young African FC 1-0 to claim the N$1.5 million grand prize in the winner-takes-all showdown.
Despite the draw, Young African FC remains unbeaten in the league, solidifying their position as one of the top contenders for the championship.
Fans can expect more thrilling encounters as both teams continue their pursuit of glory in Namibia’s top football competition.
