SOCCER

Windhoek Optics Ramblers took maximum points last weekend! In the first game played last Saturday afternoon African Stars went into the lead, but our lads turned the game around to win 3:1. Goalscorers for Windhoek Optics Ramblers were Henrico Botes in his first game after a knee operation,new signing Ali Majiedt as well as stalwart Nico Nicodemus. On Sunday we came up against the mighty Civilians. The first half was evenly contested with very few scoring opportunities being created. In the second half Windhoek Optics Ramblers more attacking and aggressive style of play paid off instantly when substitute Ellington Tjirimuje received a defence-splitting pass from Rudi Louw and calmly put us in the lead after 50 minutes. More clear scoring opportunites from Patrick M’Kon-twana and Henrico Botes followed.

Civics equalised in the 65. minute through Congo Hindjou who was left unmarked in the penalty area after a corner. But Windhoek Optics Ramblers were determined to win this match and after some fine passing combinations as Victor Helu who send a long through pass to Ellington Tjirimuje who once again kept his nerve to score the winner for Windhoek Optics Ramblers in the 80. minute. All in all a well deserved victory characterised by a genuine team effort.

There will be no Premier League action this weekend. Victor Helu, Patrick M’Kontwana and Chris Nauseb will be representing the Brave Warriors against Botswana in a Cosafa Cup qualifier on Sunday afternoon in the Independence stadium. Good luck!!

SOCIAL SOCCER LEAGUEOur reserve side consisting of some promising youngsters, some experienced Old Boys players and reserves from the Premier League squad will combine this weekend under coach Edwin Ockhuizen to take part in the Ericsson Cup hosted by SKW. The programme is as follows: Friday, 14 March at 18H15 Ramblers vs Cymot Saturday, 15 March at 10H40 Ramblers vs SKW II The semi-finals and finals will be played on Saturday afternoon as from 14H00. Good luck, Ockies and the entire team!

TOP SCORE 7-a-SIDE

The Top Score 7-a-side final round will be played on 28 March 2003. RAMBLERS STRIDERS

The Ramblers Striders have been officially launched recently and are looking for runners and walkers to join them Mondays to Thursdays as from 18H00 at the Club house in Pionierspark. Currently small runs and walks are being organised on quite an informal basis and everybody is welcome to join! For further information contact Peter Marius Snyman or just "Sny" on 081-1272724. This venture sounds very promising and deserves a lot of support. Good luck!!