The 9th edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup in Windhoek was a resounding success, drawing a massive crowd of spectators.

The curtain-raiser, featuring Namibian Legends and their South African counterparts, left a lasting impression and sparked discussions about making such encounters between the two countries more frequent.

After the Namibian Legends' 5-4 victory on penalties, former Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative.

He quoted the late Nelson Mandela, saying that sports unite nations, and emphasized the importance of holding hands together as brothers and sisters in the SADC region.

Khumalo expressed the desire to see Namibia visiting South Africa, as a gesture of love and unity among soccer players and sports enthusiasts.

Former national team coach Rusten Mogane, who led the Namibian legends, echoed Khumalo's sentiments, suggesting that such matches should not be limited to South Africa but should also involve other SADC countries, inspiring the younger generation.

In the main event, the match between African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula lived up to expectations in a packed Independence Stadium.

Chula Chula made history by clinching the famous trophy for the first time, defeating Stars 1-0 in the final thanks to a goal by Moses Grava Shidolo.

Unfortunately, under-pressure coach Prince George Koffi became the first casualty of the current campaign, losing his job following his team's defeat.

He was replaced by last season's league-winning coach, Mervin Mbakera.

This coaching change reflects the high stakes and competitive nature of the sport, as teams strive for success and seek to improve their performance.