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...
The Namibian men’s senior cricket team is gearing up for a crucial showdown against Oman today in their third match in the Internation Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 as part of the United States of America (USA) and Namibia tour of Oman. The highly-anticipated encounter will take place at the Oman Cricket...
Namibia is currently honouring an icon, who dedicated his life to achieving democracy – as it should. The passing of Dr Sam Nujoma is a profound loss to the nation. His sacrifices will be remembered for generations to come. As the father of the nation, his contributions to Namibia’s liberation and development are immeasurable. His...
Limba Mupetami Kavetja Ngaizuvare ǀAeǁgams di ǂnaumaiǁanǁguigu, !anu āǁgam-i tsî ǂûna hōbasens a !gomsi soab !nâs ge Blē-omdi ǀHûsa ǁîs ǀkhāba xu ra ôa-am ǁanǂgāsabena huisa in ǂhunuma !hanade ǂgā. Nē ǀhûs ge aitsama mâbasen hâ Duitse ǂNûiǂgās xa World Future Councils !nâ-ū marisise ra ǂkhâ!nâhe. Nē ǀhûs ǁaxasin ge Katutura Youth Enterprise Centres hîa...
The International Hockey Federation’s Indoor Hockey World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Poland’s women’s team making history by claiming their first-ever title. Germany’s men edged past Austria in a dramatic shootout to reclaim the championship they last won 14 years ago. In the women’s third-place playoff, Czechia staged a last-second comeback...
From the dusty streets of Groot Aub to the bright lights of the Debmarine Premier League, 25-year-old Giovanni “Cruz” Engelbrecht is making waves in Namibian football. The Bucks Buccaneers forward has been hailed as one of the country’s most promising talents by his coach Woody Jacobs. His journey is marked by determination and relentless hunger...
The lofty dreams of most Namibian footballers often hit a dead-end after colliding with the stark realities of life. With little to no support or investment at the grassroots and grasstops level, only a fortunate few make it to elite leagues in the world. Despite the abundance of talent among Namibian youth, most parents prefer...