Namibia’s Brave Gladiators suffered a 4-2 defeat against Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier, played on Wednesday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa. The result puts Namibia in a challenging position heading into the return leg, which will take place on Sunday in Zambia. To keep...
As the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) kicks off today, Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb expects a tough start to the campaign. Reflecting on last season’s performance, he said his team finished sixth, which fell short of their target. “Our aim was to finish in the top three, and that remains our ambition this...
Over the weekend, Namibian golfer Likius Nande continued his fine form. He clinched the Ongos Valley Windhoek Open title after 54 holes of thrilling golf at the Windhoek Golf Club. The tournament attracted a strong field of 84 players, including women, with the Namibia Amateur Golf Union (NAGU) using the event to assess the performance...
Next month, Namibia’s senior rugby team will face Belgium, Samoa and Paraguay in the final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup. The final qualification tournament will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8 to 18 November 2025, marking the final opportunity for teams to book their place in the expanded...
Namibian para-triathlete Jerome Rooi was forced to withdraw from the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong, Australia, on Saturday after suffering a mechanical issue mid-race. According to one of his accompanying coaches Jean-Paul ‘JP’ Schmidt, he had a strong start to the race and looked poised for a top finish before trouble struck. “He...
Despite earlier reports of delays in finalising processes for the start of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has released the prize money and transport allocations for clubs ahead of the 2025/26 season. However, the announcement has stirred discontent among certain teams, and football fans with some questioning the fairness...
Namibian para-athlete Jerome Rooi is set to compete in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong tomorrow, which includes the Para-Triathlon category. The championship, which began on 15 October and runs until the 19th, has drawn athletes from over 43 countries. Rooi heads into the event in fine form after an impressive showing at...
The Brave Gladiators are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Zambia in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfcon) qualifiers. The first leg is set for 22 October at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by the return leg on 26 October in Ndola, Zambia. The tie will determine which...
The much-anticipated start of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) seems to be in jeopardy, with several challenges risking delaying the 2025/2026 season even before it kicks off. The league probably will not start soon, as some newly promoted clubs like Rundu Chiefs, Life Fighters and Eleven Arrows, along with several others besides African Stars...
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy, co-sponsored by PstBet in collaboration with the Khomas Boxing Federation, is scheduled to host an amateur boxing development event on Saturday at the After School Centre in Windhoek. The event intends to develop young boxing talent, ensuring a brighter future for Namibian boxing. It also demonstrates to...