The Namibia Annual Sports Awards nominations took place yesterday in Windhoek. The awards ceremony will take place on 22 November at the Mövenpick Hotel (former Safari Hotel) in Windhoek. The categories for the awards are as follows: Sportsman of the Year Janie Meuwesen, Stephanus Francois Marais Arian van der Plas Alexander Miller Sportswoman of the...
Author: Limba Mupetami (Limba Mupetami)
Personality of the week – Pedaling through life with ease
A young cyclist with big dreams, Johannes Simon, has a quirky sense of humour and a heart full of passion. He’s ready to ride into the sunset – or at least the next cycling event. This publication sat down with him to find out what makes him tick. What inspired you to hop on a...
Khomas regional team prepares for elite tournament in China
A Namibian U/17 Khomas Regional team is gearing up for the Canal Cities Men’s Elite Football tournament, set to take place in Yanzhou City, China, from 20 to 28 October. This prestigious event will feature not only Namibia and Taiwan, but also six teams from the Yanzhou, creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere for young...
Bittersweet moment for eliminated Namibia
Namibia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) were officially ended after a 3-1 defeat to Zimbabwe in Monday’s qualifying action at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. Walter Musona broke the deadlock for Zimbabwe and then again made it 2-0 to complete a brace. Prince Dube sealed the deal in the...
Final Dr Hage Geingob Cup set for Saturday
The final and 10th edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup is scheduled for Saturday at Independence Stadium. This last chapter of the tournament, which has united Namibians through football, has received a cash boost of N$1.5 million from Namibia Breweries Limited. Amos Shiyuka reflected on the Cup’s history, noting that in 2014, an agreement...
Namibia to face Zimbabwe today
Namibia readies to face Zimbabwe today at 18h00 in the return leg clash after losing 1-0 last week. How does life look like for Namibia as they hope to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations? If Cameroon gets a draw against Kenya today, they will have eight points, while Kenya and Zimbabwe will...
Simon appointed SG of netball
Sofia Simon, who was appointed as the first-ever substantive secretary general of Netball Namibia (NN) on Friday, said that her appointment marks a significant milestone not only for herself but for the federation. Simon stated that as netball is predominantly played by women in many regions, being part of the organisation allows her to advocate...
Benjamin’s take on Namibian football struggles… as they gear for another clash with Zimbabwe
The head gaffer of the Brave Warriors, Collin Benjamin has a rather philosophical approach to the challenges facing his team as they sit at the bottom of Group J in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Zimbabwe last Thursday, Benjamin’s words were as vivid as a painter’s...
Nghitumbwa nullifies Japan’s Oguni
Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa delivered on his promise by defeating former world champion Yukinori Oguni in his own backyard, Japan, via a technical knockout in the first round of an international super bantamweight non-title fight yesterday morning. This electrifying performance marks a significant milestone in Nghitumbwa’s career, further cementing his reputation as a formidable...
Brave Warriors unbeaten streak broken
Namibia’s impressive seven-game unbeaten run against Zimbabwe ended yesterday afternoon after the Brave Warriors succumbed to a disappointing 1-0 defeat in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The loss was a bitter pill for the Namibian team, who had been riding high on their previous successes against their neighbours....