Head coach of the Brave Gladiators Woody Jacobs expressed admiration for Namibia’s bravery in the face of adversity, citing the nation’s strength in overcoming tough challenges. Reflecting on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma, who passed away on 8 February, he emphasised that the team would channel that spirit to honour him by...
For years, netball has been viewed as a predominantly female sport, but Dimitri Bittler is challenging that notion. As the head coach of Afrocat Netball Club, he has not only stepped into a sport traditionally dominated by women but has also led his team – including his wife, Selma Bittler, and daughter – to remarkable...
Namibian midfielder Aubrey Amseb has completed his move to Moroccan second-division club Olympique Khouribga from Botswana’s Township Rollers. The 30-year-old playmaker, known for his technical ability and vision on the field, joins the North African club after making 10 appearances and providing three assists for the Rollers. Speaking about his new journey, Amseb expressed excitement,...
The Unam Jaguars’ netball team under the guidance of head coach Augusta Mbai, will be hosting open trials at the Unam main campus from today until tomorrow, running from 17h30 to 19h30 each day. The Jaguars recently secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (MTC NNPL) after an impressive performance in the playoffs. ...
In the heart of Namibia’s post-independence era, some of the most iconic images of the nation’s first president – the late Founding President Sam Nujoma – were captured through the lens of a man who admired not just his leadership, but also his unique aura in front of the camera. Gerson Nghituwamata, a photographer with...
Promising young cyclist Petrus Hanga continues to make strides in the sport, securing a third-place finish in the U/23 category of the Nedbank Individual Time Trials with an impressive time of 1:12:32 seconds. He further demonstrated his endurance by finishing fourth in the road race, clocking in at 4:27:26 seconds. Hanga, who hails from Katutura,...
The senior national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators, gathered at the Football House in Katutura on Monday for a crucial selection session in preparation for the Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With the qualifiers fast approaching, the Gladiators are set to travel to Eswatini for the first leg of the match on 21...
Ananias Gebhardt’s Baroka FC will face Deon Hotto’s Orlando Pirates tomorrow in an exciting Nedbank Cup last 16 clash at Orlando Stadium. The match promises to be an emotional one for Gebhardt, who shares a strong bond with Hotto, his Namibian compatriot. “When it was confirmed, we were excited because these are the games you...
Arrows Ladies Football Club official partner and a physiotherapist, Munashe Chinyama, has been instrumental in driving the club’s ambition to become self-sufficient. As the club embarks on a journey to elevate women’s football in Namibia and to support its players, Chinyama shares their ongoing efforts to build a sustainable future for Arrows Ladies. Since its...
Gobabis outfit Young African’s player George Hummel Junior, the son of legendary former Brave Warriors’ defender, George Hummel Senior, credits much of his achievements on his football journey to his father’s guidance and influence. Born in Grootfontein and raised in South Africa, the 26-year-old Junior said his father’s support and guidance on hard work and...