Namibia’s women’s futsal team is set to take on Cameroon on Saturday at 20h00 in their second group match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Futsal tournament, currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Namibian side, made up largely of newcomers to the international stage, will be looking to bounce back after a tough...
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Namibia overrides Kenya in Barthes Trophy clash
Namibia’s U/20 rugby team continued their impressive run at the 2025 Barthes Trophy with a commanding 32-22 win over defending champions Kenya in their second match of the tournament, played yesterday in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first half was error-ridden, with Namibia heading into the break 3-0. Even though they dominated possession, they were failing to...
Samuels shines with Easter Cup golf tournament win
Alvine Samuels emerged victorious at the Easter Cup hosted by the Windhoek Golf Club over the weekend, beating a competitive field of more than 80 golfers. She clinched the title with 83 points, narrowly edging out Cor Beuke (81 points). Tommy Nangombe followed in third with 80 points, while Sponks Mohale and Bonifatius Paulino tied...
Kasaona: From dusty dreams to glory
Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has risen from the red dusty plains of Warmquelle, a small settlement tucked 250 kilometres from Opuwo and 25 kilometres from Sesfontein in Namibia’s Kunene region, to lifting the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup with the Kunene region’s soccer team over the weekend. From a group of 13 men representing the regions,...
Namibian stables saddle up for thrilling MA-SA derby in Botswana
Three Namibian horse- racing clubs are gearing up to showcase their best steeds at the highly-anticipated MA-SA derby, set to take place at the MA-SA Racing Park in Samedupi village near Maun in Botswana on Saturday. This is the second edition of the Easter holiday derby, which promises to become one of the most prestigious...
NRU reveals home fixtures ahead of Rugby Africa Cup
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has announced a lineup of international warm-up matches in preparation for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, set to take place in Uganda from 6 to 20 July. These fixtures are a crucial part of Namibia’s high-performance programme as the national team gears up for a run at qualification for the...
Bok set for epic showdown
Namibian mixed martial artist Geraldo Bok is set to showcase his skills this Saturday when he takes on South African opponent James ‘JJ’ Karagiannidis in the featherweight division at Versus Fight Night 13, scheduled to take place at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. Bok, who trains out of Kosoto MMA in Windhoek, carries...
Energy overpowers Milanzi, but title becomes vacant
The MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy’s tribute event in honour of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, delivered a night of high-intensity boxing action at the Windhoek Showgrounds, with a twist of drama and dominance in equal measure. In the headline Africa Super Bantamweight bout, Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa stormed through Zimbabwe’s...
TISAN returns with successful kick-off tourney
After nearly seven years of dormancy, the Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (TISAN) made a strong comeback this past weekend, hosting its first tournament in years. The event featured netball and football competitions, serving as a pilot ahead of the highly-anticipated full-scale TISAN Championship set to take place later this year. In the netball...
Mboma, Masilingi miss podium at Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi fell short of podium finishes in the women’s 100-metre (m) event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Golden Grand Prix held in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday. Masilingi crossed the finish line in sixth place with a time of 11.48 seconds, while Mboma followed in seventh, clocking 11.88 seconds....