Namibian football club Young African FC will face AS Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo in an international friendly today at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek at 11h00. The match, confirmed by the club in an official statement, will be played behind closed doors and will not be open to the public....
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Namibia prospers in ranks after UAE triumph
Namibia’s national netball team, the Desert Jewels is making waves on the international stage, climbing three spots in the latest World Netball (WN) World Rankings to secure 15th position, their highest placement yet. The latest rankings, released by WN and reflecting matches played between 1 June and 1 September, saw Namibia leap from 18th to...
Nedbank Citi Dash returns with new route
The fifth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash is set to take place this Sunday at Windhoek High School’s (WHS) Vegkop Stadium, with over 2 400 runners expected to participate. The annual road race, which has become a staple on Namibia’s sporting calendar, returns with several changes this year, including a redesigned race route and...
Eagles look to build momentum against Sierra Leone
Today, the Capricorn Eagles will take to the field for their third match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, as they face Sierra Leone at 09h30 at the HP Oval in Windhoek. The stakes are high for Namibia, who must continue their winning streak to keep their hopes of qualifying for the...
Netball Namibia unveils men’s squad
Netball Namibia has announced the new Debmarine Desert Jewels and men’s squads following trials held over the weekend at Patrick Iyambo Courts. The women’s team, led by coach Julene Meyer, will represent Namibia at the Celtic Cup in Scotland from 26 to 30 November and the Africa Netball Cup in Malawi this December, which will...
Goagoses: Powerhouse leading African netball into a new era
From the courts of Windhoek, a young Rebekka Goagoses once stood barefoot, shouting orders and orchestrating plays among schoolmates. Fast forward to 2025, and she now stands at the helm of Africa Netball since April, a continental sports body representing over 20 countries, proving that dreams rooted in hard work can grow into legacies of...
Patience pays off for Stephanus
Namibian international Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus has taken a major step in his football journey, signing with Saudi Arabian second division side Hetten FC after a standout stint with African Stars. The prolific midfielder leaves behind a decorated legacy in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), where he clinched consecutive golden boot awards: netting 20 goals...
Giving Williams her flowers
In a world where time often dictates the pace of our passions, Stella Williams continues to write her own story, defying age, rewriting limits, and shining brighter with every stride on the pitch. At 47, while many of her former teammates have hung up their boots, Williams remains at the heart of Beauties FC’s midfield:...
Thrilling weekend of netball action at Oshana Gymnasium … despite sweltering heat
ONGWEDIVA – The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League delivered an action-packed weekend of high-intensity matches at the Oshana Gymnasium netball courts in Ongwediva. Teams battled it out in scorching conditions during Rounds 12 and 13. Saturday highlights In one of the most anticipated clashes of Round 12 on Saturday, Eastern Chiefs clinched a narrow 33-31...
Tobias: Champion of Namibian boxing
When one speaks about boxing in Namibia, a name stands out, and that is none other than Nestor Tobias. Born in a humble village of Edundja in the Ohangwena Region, Tobias has grown to become one of Namibia’s most influential sports figures as he has defied the odds and transformed not only his life but...









