Windhoek:The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Football Club (FC) kicked off their Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) campaign with a 2-0 win against Quivers at the Independence Stadium on Saturday.

According to NAMPA, the National First Division commenced across Namibia on Saturday, featuring teams in the Northeast, Northwest, and Southern Stream First Divisions. All teams are vying for promotion to the NamPort Namibia Premier Football League by season's end.

NUST, competing in the SSFD alongside teams from various regions, hosted Quivers from Keetmanshoop for their season opener. The match was marked by NUST's early dominance, as they scored before halftime to lead 1-0. Quivers attempted a comeback in the second half but failed to capitalize on their chances, with NUST securing the win through a late counter-attack goal.

NUST head coach Nangolo Amakali expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their tactical execution against Quivers. In contrast, Quivers head coach Leevi Zanoa remained optimistic despite the loss, focusing on upcoming matches.

Following the first round of fixtures, NUST is in third place on the SSFD standings, while Blue Boys and Friends FC occupy the top two spots. Other teams, including DTS FC, Dates Eleven, and Celtics FC, also secured victories, leaving all six top teams level on three points.