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Remembering versatile Frank ‘Tokkie’ Bombosch 
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Remembering versatile Frank ‘Tokkie’ Bombosch 

Respectfully, the history of Namibian sport will be incomplete if the name Frank ‘Tokkie’ Bombosch is omitted from the narrative.  The multi-talented stocky athlete has represented his motherland on many fronts with great aplomb.  Apart from chasing an inflated piece of leather (football) the energetic, multi-talented athletic Bombosch was equally home in swimming, cycling, road-running,...

Bidding farewell to ‘violet dribbling wizard’ RIP – Nehemiah Ngumbati James Tjihuiko 1949 – 2024
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Bidding farewell to ‘violet dribbling wizard’ RIP – Nehemiah Ngumbati James Tjihuiko 1949 – 2024

A valuable veteran of ‘Kahirona’s very first generation Ngumbati Nehemiah James Tjihuiko, was a resolute Life Fighters Sport Club stalwart, who stood the test of times during stormy waters. His unquenchable love for the ‘Purple Project’ and ultimate desire to see this great institution thrive knew no boundaries, as can be attested by his unconditional,...

Remembering football-playing broadcaster RIP – Joseph Benjamin !Garab 1959 – 2024
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Remembering football-playing broadcaster RIP – Joseph Benjamin !Garab 1959 – 2024

 Death has struck the football-loving community in the semi-desert town of Khorixas and the entire Kunene region following the sudden departure of former Robber Chanties Football Club lethal sharpshooter Joseph ‘Joe’ Benjamin !Garab. The retired radio-caster who has retreated to his original habitat in the dry Kunene region succumbed to heart failure. Joe has been...

The long, winding journey of ‘Reds’ trusted servant 
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The long, winding journey of ‘Reds’ trusted servant 

Born Lesley Urua Kozonguizi in Windhoek’s old location in 1955, Boeta Les was one of those few majestically well-groomed obedient ‘Pikininis’. He never got himself south of elders, since he always lived a clean life away from the evils of society, such as ‘Jwala’ and ‘Foes’.  He strictly played by the book.  A proud product...

Senseless transition to eternity of a forgotten footie Maleagi Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay 1959 – 2024
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Senseless transition to eternity of a forgotten footie Maleagi Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay 1959 – 2024

The senseless cold-blooded murder of former Black Africa, Tigers, Kaizer Chiefs (Arandis) and Tamariskia outfit Celtics Football Clubs playmaker Maleagie Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay has left many in utter shock and dismay. The retired skilful attacking midfielder’s lifeless body was found lying in the streets of Havana, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Namibia’s largest...

Ode to a pair of ex-ballers
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Ode to a pair of ex-ballers

Well, the author came to know Seth Tjazuko during our stint with the newly formed unfashionable Katutura outfit Windhoek Defenders Football Club in 1969. The red and green strip outfit was formed by the football-crazy South African migrant one Robert Mingula who happened to squat at the Single Quarters holed up right in the middle...

The life and times of unheralded football icon
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The life and times of unheralded football icon

Cometh the hour, cometh the man, Katutura glamour football club African Stars boasts a filthy-rich resume from its inevitable birth at Windhoek’s Old Location in 1952.  The club has gone from strength to strength, growing in stature from a basic community social establishment to a well-structured business entity.  Well, there is an old saying that...

Go well ‘Kasie-Boy’ … RIP – Fillemon Kalutenda Angula 1974-2024
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Go well ‘Kasie-Boy’ … RIP – Fillemon Kalutenda Angula 1974-2024

Admittedly, many are unaware that the just-departed, dreadlocked goal-poacher ‘Kaskas’ Angula was a ‘Struggle Kid’ in the usual Namibian term – albeit a rather ‘well-behaved’ one.  The deadly net-buster developed vast interest in politics at an early age, abandoning his motherland aged 14, hardly out of his pair of shorts.  Angula went into exile to...