Fifa president Giovanni Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafström’s Sunday visit to Namibia has been postponed, as announced yesterday. The visit was part of a six-nation tour across Southern Africa but has been delayed due tounexpected adjustments in Infantino’s itinerary. The Fifa delegation was set to engage in high-level discussions with the NFA and the...
The senior national rugby side suffered a 17–26 loss to South Africa’s Boland Kavaliers in an international friendly match played on Saturday. The encounter served as the final warm-up for the team before they head into the highly anticipated 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup qualification tournament in Dubai. Despite the defeat, the friendly provided valuable...
Local boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has welcomed back talented boxer Harry Simon Junior to the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy. The 28-year-old son of Namibian boxing legend Harry Simon previously left Tobias’ camp twice for the AC Boxing Academy. He has, however, once again returned to familiar territory – this time with his sights...
The 2025 Namibia Sport Expo concluded on a high note. The event was held at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund from 30 October to 1 November. Now in its sixth edition, the event brought together athletes, administrators and key stakeholders from across the country to foster innovation, collaboration and a shared vision for the future...
In a landmark moment for Namibian football, Fifa president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafström are scheduled to visit Namibia on 11 November. This will mark the first-ever official visit by the world football governing body’s top leadership to the country. The visit, part of Infantino’s ongoing African engagement tour, will see him meeting...
Walvis Bay will host the second edition of the Namport Nedbank Powerhouse Challenge this weekend. Following the success of its inaugural event in Lüderitz earlier this year, the challenge returns to Namibia’s coastal town with an expanded programme of running and cycling events. These activities are designed to cater to both elite athletes and recreational...
Director of rugby Jacques Burger on Tuesday announced a 30-man senior national rugby squad ahead of the final qualification tournament for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The event is scheduled to take place from 8 to 18 November in Dubai. In preparation for the crucial qualifiers, the team will also play an international friendly match...
The preliminary stages of CAF’s inter-club competitions has concluded, leaving Namibian football hopes resting squarely on the shoulders of just two men, Mamelodi Sundown’s Peter Shalulile and Al Hilal’s Aprocius Petrus. While a stronger Namibian contingent began the continental campaign in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, the dust has settled...
After a challenging start to their Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, Khomas Nampol are gearing up for a crucial weekend that will see them face both Rundu Chiefs and Julinho Sporting in round two and three of the competition. The law enforcement outfit suffered a narrow 0–1 defeat to defending champions African Stars last...
World Rugby has announced that Brazil will replace Paraguay in next month’s final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, set to take place in Dubai from 8 to 18 November. The decision follows Paraguay’s withdrawal after admitting to fielding an ineligible player during recent play-off matches between the two nations. In a...