Namibia will host the Junior Africa Cup (JAC), the crucial qualifying tournament for the Junior Hockey World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday. The tournament is set to take place from 30 November to 8 December at the Outdoor field at Windhoek High School. In preparation for the event, clubs have been invited to submit...
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From court to classroom: The life of Linken Gertze
Linken Gertze is a 21-year-old dynamo, born and bred in Tsumeb, who has mastered the art of balancing playing netball and academics with a unique flair, as this vibrant player literally lives and breathes netball. She confesses with a smile: “I eat, sleep and dream netball. But I am also focused on my studies, as...
Benjamin ropes in Träger as assistant … as Warriors gun for Afcon qualifers
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Namibia’s Paralympic team ready to shine in Paris
The Paralympic Games are set to open today. Around 4 400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days. The French capital, fresh from hosting the Olympics, once again provides the backdrop for what promises to be a remarkable spectacle. Many of the same...
Hindjou takes aim at ‘disorganised’ NFA
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Bitter Champions League exit for Stars
African Stars’ journey in the Caf Champions League came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday. They were eliminated by Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy after a 6-5 defeat on penalties in the second leg. Despite winning the first preliminary leg 1-0, the Namibian side could not hold onto their advantage in the return fixture, where Jwaneng Galaxy...
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The Brave Warriors of Namibia are strapping on their boots and gearing up for a battles of epic proportions in Group J of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Their first test is a showdown against the indomitable five-time champions Cameroon on 7 September, followed by a clash with Kenya on the 10th. The...
Nathanael to face Fuzile in a 10-round showdown
Namibian boxer Sebastian Nathaniel is lacing up his gloves for another electrifying bout on international soil. This time, he is in East London, South Africa, where he will step into the ring against the formidable Azinga Fuzile in a 10-round clash this Sunday. The action will go on at the iconic Orient Theatre, a venue...
Personality of the week – From goalkeeper to centre court: Mwale Mulenamaswe’s unstoppable journey
Local netball sensation and a former 2019 Miss Namibia contestant, Mulenamaswe is absolutely hooked on the sport. New Era Sports caught up with the vibrant player, who defends the colours of the Namibian Correctional Service, to dive into her journey, aspirations and the quirks that make her tick on and off the court. What inspired...
Jacobs returns as Tigers head coach
In a significant move for Namibian football, former Ramblers, Orlando Pirates and Black Africa coach Woody Jacobs has been appointed as the head coach of Tigers FC on a one-year contract, with an option for renewal. His return to the Namibian football scene follows a stint in Botswana, where he coached Matebele Football Club until...