Established by enthusiastic and flamboyant would-be footballers but somehow below-average athletes in 1968, the now-defunct Flames Football Club might not have rated among the big guns of domestic football.
Author: Carlos Kambaekwa (Carlos Kambaekwa )
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Up close and personal with the ‘Iron Lady’ of Namibian sport Monica Ndeshininga Shapwa
Born in the harbour town of Walvis Bay on the 30th of October 1981, Ndeshi grew up in the city of bright lights (Windhoek) in the Wanaheda residential area, a sub-section of Katutura.
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Remembering forgotten football playing ‘vet’ Dr Siegfried Tjaatako Tjijorokisa, 1939–1989
History reveals that Katutura glamour football club African Stars was birthed by an enthusiastic group of young men of OvaHerero/Ovambanderu descent in desperate search of challenging the dominance of rival teams such as Tigers and Cape Cross Football Clubs at Windhoek’s old location in 1952.
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In conversation with Masterpiece Obed ‘Moripe’ Muundjua
Young football playing centre back Obed Muundjua was proudly, or rather comfortably, peddling on the nickname of internationally acclaimed South African football legend Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe.
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The life and times of a great man of substance Herbert Albert Conradie 1930–1984.
The name Herbert Conradie is synonymous with Namibian football. After all, he was the man who transformed the face of domestic football in many ways.
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Meet the gentle giant seagull from Atlantic ocean Tunino ‘Tony’ Haskell
Born Tunino Haskell on the 28th of May 1961 in the mother city, Cape Town, South Africa, young Tony was, like many other boys his age, playful and adventurous.
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A black soul trapped in a white man’s skin Jack William Francis, snr 1929-2016
Tellingly, the amazing thorny history of Namibia has passed through several distinct stages – from illegal occupation and colonisation in the midnight of the 19th century to her long-awaited independence in 1990.
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Remembering a great man of substance Kai Meester Solomon Seth Angalie Manga 1949-2017
The late Solomon Seth Manga’s life was one of selflessness, complimented by his incredible undying love and affection for fellow human beings. Kai Meester will always be remembered for his unwavering service to the community, and his spirit of kindness will never be forgotten.
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Veteran whistleman blows last breath Rolf ‘Ertjies’ Erdmannsky (1938–2023)
Well, many might only come to know Rolf ‘Ertjies’ Erdmannsky as the no-nonsense football referee during the amalgamation of mixed-race football in apartheid South West Africa (SWA) in 1977.
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In conversation with the ‘Paballelo Express’ Andile Kalipa
Born Andile Kalipa on the 10th of September 1964 in Upington, South Africa, young Kalipa comes from a much-respected, well-to-do family. Elder brothers Jeff and Lucky Kalipa are both prominent figures in social circles in their adopted land, Namibia