Namibia’s Brave Warriors will this weekend kickstart their campaign to qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship (Chan) with a crucial tie against the unpredictable Crocodiles of Lesotho. The first leg of the two-legged encounter will be played at the 46000 capacity Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, where the return leg is anticipated to be played...
After a disappointing 1-0 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship opener on Tuesday, Namibia’s Brave Gladiators are focused on bouncing back against Seychelles. Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs attributed the loss to a myriad of missed opportunities, but said all hope is not yet lost for the team. Speaking to...
Brave Gladiators, head coach Woody Jacobs has declared his charges ready to face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their opening group fixture of the 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship. The match starts at 17h00, and will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Namibia and host nation South Africa are in Group A...
The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club recently conducted boxing development training for over 100 learners in the Zambezi region. The club visited two schools, offering basic boxing training and educational materials. The schools were Namalubi Combined School and Sanjo Senior Secondary. Founder of the club Joseph Bernard said “We travelled to the Zambezi region, which we...
Hesron Kapanga Maurice Kambukwe Eeshoke Chula Chula retained the Dr Hage Geingob Cup with a 2-0 victory over African Stars at the Independence Stadium on Saturday. In front of over 8 000 spectators, Chula Chula scored in the first half – and again in the second half, through Marselinu George and Eliakim Jackson. The two...
For Asmar Kaffer, the new vice chairperson of Young Brazilians FC, football is more than just a game – it’s a platform for transformation. Stepping into her role with passion and purpose Kaffer sees her appointment as a chance to shape the lives of young men far beyond the pitch. “As a youth worker and...
Several players from Namibia’s Brave Gladiators have expressed confidence in their team’s chances to win the upcoming Cosafa Women’s Championship, which will be held in Gqeberha, South Africa from 22 October to 2 November. Namibia is pitted in Group A alongside South Africa, Seychelles and Eswatini. During a training session yesterday at the Namibia...
After finishing fourth in last year’s competition in Harare, Namibia will be hoping to capitalise on home advantage as they chase the title at this year’s 2024 CAF African Schools Football Championship Cosafa qualifiers, starting this morning. The tournament kicks off at the Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay, where various schools from the Southern...
With over 10 courts built in the last six months and more expected to be constructed in the coming months, padel is taking Namibia by storm. A sport once reserved for Europe and Latin America is now quickly becoming a favourite here in Namibia. From its casual playability to its fun, social atmosphere, Namibians are...
Kerihivi Kamburona is a promising young football talent, currently playing as an attacking midfielder for Kasaona in the MTC Hopsol Youth League. Having started his football journey at a young age, his passion for the game was inspired by his uncle, who played a pivotal role in motivating him to pursue a career in football. ...