The defending champions of the 2023 Namibian Newspaper Cup, Khomas netball team and their football counterparts, returned home to a heroes' welcome Friday afternoon.

The same could not be said about the Football team as their exited the competition in the earlier stages.

The teams paraded the trophy at Soweto Market and then went through Independence Avenue to the CBD before presenting it to the governor.

The 2023 edition of the popular Namibian Newspaper Cup was launched at the town of Otjiwarongo on Tuesday.

The launch, which coincided with the draw, took place at the Cesi Bon Bon Hotel in Otjiwarongo and was attended by the who is who of local football and other stake holders.

Speaker after speaker spoke highly of the tournament, which has become the springboard to greener pastures for players in the under-20 category.

The tournament to be bankrolled by Standard Bank as the title sponsor will also enjoy the full support of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council.