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...
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...
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...
The Namibia sport supporters’ jersey was officially launched yesterday morning in Windhoek, marking a significant step in promoting national unity through sports. The jersey comes in three colours, red, blue, and white, and presented by the Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya. Mwiya, while giving the background on the supporters’ attire, said ...
Despite a low turnout of supporters, rounds 25 and 26 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League was a resounding success. The matches took place at the Paresis Netball Court in Otjiwarongo, with 11 out of the 12 clubs competing. Mighty Gunners, Unam Ogongo, Wanderers, Otjozondjupa NamPol, Afrocat Lions, Unam Jaguars, Eastern Chiefs, Tsumeb Netball...
In a fiercely contested Group A encounter of the Caf Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers, Ongos Ladies FC faced a challenging 3-1 defeat against Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, Malawi, yesterday. The match commenced with both teams exhibiting determination and tactical prowess. Early in the first half, Herentals’ forward, Polite Mabika’s strike...
Age: 27 Favourite local boxer: Former boxer Paulus Ambunda Favourite international boxer: Roy Jones Jr The upcoming Together as One Boxing Bonanza promises an intriguing lineup, and one of the boxers to watch is none other than Nestor Thomas. With nine undefeated professional fights under his belt, Thomas is set to face Jonathan Kasheeta in...
The Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (Tisan), long dormant and plagued by internal issues, is now on a promising path toward revival. Once a powerhouse in nurturing top-tier athletes, the association had become a minefield of controversy, with persistent allegations of maladministration casting a shadow over its operations. For years, Unam dominated Tisan’s affairs,...
African Stars defeated Township Rollers 1-0 in their friendly match at Independence Stadium on Saturday. The decisive goal was scored by Reinhardt Gaseb in the second half. Head coach of African Stars, Ronnie Kanalelo, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that it met their expectations as they focused on the basics. “I assess my team...
Namibia’s marathon queen Helalia Johannes brought her Olympic Games’ journey to a close by finishing in 68th position in the gruelling women’s 42.168-kilometre marathon yesterday morning, clocking a time of 2:38:36 seconds. The marathon, which marked the end of the prestigious Games, was won by the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan in 2:22:55 seconds, thus setting an...