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Eichab confident about tonight’s encounter …as league continues
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Eichab confident about tonight’s encounter …as league continues

Fortune Eichab, head coach of Khomas Nampol, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in tonight’s match. Nampol currently leads the league with seven points, having won three matches and drawn one. Tonight, they will face last year’s runners-up and 13th-placed FC Ongos at Independence Stadium. The match is scheduled to...

MTC, NRU join hands to boost local rugby
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MTC, NRU join hands to boost local rugby

In an effort to provide local players a platform to prepare for the upcoming 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, MTC and the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) have joined forces to launch a new regional 15s tournament. The newly-formed tournament will feature four teams, with approximately 200 local players engaging in non-stop action between February and...

Shikongo retains WBA Pan-Africa title …as Simon and Ninja exhibit 
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Shikongo retains WBA Pan-Africa title …as Simon and Ninja exhibit 

Salut Boxing Gym’s boxer Abed Shikongo retained his World Boxing Association (WBO) Pan-Africa title after his bout against Harry Simon Jr. ended in a draw on Saturday morning at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The two were the main attraction on the card, where Simon ‘The Terminator’ vs. Paulus Shimweefeleni ‘Ninja’ competed in an exhibition...

There is room for improvement – Eichab …Unam hold Stars 
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There is room for improvement – Eichab …Unam hold Stars 

Despite a convincing 3-1 win over Julinho Sporting on Saturday, Fortune Eichab, Khomas Namibian Police (NamPol) gaffer said their performance was not the best. He said if they are to contest for the title, they should improve. NamPol played their second match of the season on Saturday, facing the Rundu-based team Julinho. NamPol picked up...

WSL continues this weekend 
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WSL continues this weekend 

The FNB Women Super League will continue this weekend, with crucial matches slated for different venues across the nation.  Action will commence today at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) technical centre where Nust Babes will face Khomas Nampol Ladies at 17h00.  Action will continue tomorrow morning when Okahandja FC welcomes Beauties at Nau-aib Stadium in...

Sixteen premiership matches line up 
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Sixteen premiership matches line up 

Sixteen DebMarine Premier League matches are lined-up this weekend with defending champions, African Stars to square off against Unam FC at Independence Stadium in a match that starts at 19h00.  Both teams are yet to get off the mark after they failed to play their matches last weekend. Stars was set to play Young African,...

Ongos draw in opening match …as Beauties start off strong 
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Ongos draw in opening match …as Beauties start off strong 

The much-anticipated 2024/25 FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) season kicked off this past weekend, with mixed results for reigning champions Ongos Ladies, while Beauties made a strong start, collecting maximum points.  Ongos Ladies, who dominated last season, were hoping for a strong start to their title defence. However, they were pegged back by a determined...

Cuca Tops off to a winning start
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Cuca Tops off to a winning start

Rundu-based outfit Cuca Tops marked their return to topflight football in style with a 1-0 win against Julinho Sporting at Rundu Sport Stadium, in Kavango East over the weekend.  The goal was enough to hand the newbies maximum points. Speaking to this publication yesterday, Cuca Tops’ head coach Gundolf Mukoya expressed pride in his charges...

Nienaber elected new AN president
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Nienaber elected new AN president

Athletics Namibia (AN) this past weekend ushered in a new era of leadership during its elective congress held on Saturday at Suiderhof.  Leon Nienaber was unanimously elected as the federation’s president for the next five years, running unopposed and receiving overwhelming support from all attending delegates. Nienaber will lead a newly- constituted executive team that...

Stars start title defence against YA 
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Stars start title defence against YA 

Defending champion African Stars will commence their title defence with a clash against Young African. About eight matches are lined up for this weekend at various venues across the nation.  The first match between Ongos and Shandumbala outfit Tigers is set to be played tonight at Independence Stadium at 19h00.  The reigning champions have the...