The ongoing Junior Hockey Africa Cup, currently underway in the capital, is heating up with close contests between top teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament started last Friday at the Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium in Windhoek, with Namibia’s women thrashing Kenya 3-0, while their male counterparts secured a convincing 3-1 victory...
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Namibia gun for Kenya after strong Barthes Cup start
After winning their opening fixture of the 2025 U/20 Rugby Africa Barthes Cup being held in Zimbabwe, Namibia will be out to collect maximum points when they face off against the defending champions Kenya tomorrow. In their first and opening match of the tournament, Namibia took on the host nation, in a tie they convincingly...
Futsal team intensifies training
With less than 10 days left before the 2025 Futsal Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) takes centre-stage, Namibia’s team has intensified its training as they prepare for a crucial match-up against the host nation. Namibia is in Group A, together with host nation Morocco and Cameroon, in what is considered a tough group at...
Interim board prioritises professional boxing for women
One of the top priorities of the interim Boxing and Wrestling Control Board which was appointed last month is helping with input for Parliament to amend the outdated Boxing and Wrestling Control Act of 1980. This law still prevents women from competing in professional boxing. The interim board is chaired by Armas Shivute, with Anita...
Giovanni guns for golden boot
Despite so much pressure, current Debmarine Premiership top goal-scorer Giovanni Kaninab said he has what it takes to end the season on top. The Shandumbala-based outfit’s striker, who has amassed a total of nine goals this season, stated that he is happy to be the leading scorer in the topflight league. “I am happy to...
Coaching clinic attracts attention
Several aspiring boxers and coaches have shown interest in participating in an upcoming coaching clinic, but the organiser is asking more people to register. Top amateur boxing stable, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club, will this month host a coaching clinic at Iipumbu Senior Secondary School in the Oshana region, which will be aimed at giving basic...
Go-karting tournament produces fireworks
The Go-karting tournament over the weekend lived up to expectations, the organisers have said. The tourney was held in Windhoek and attracted over 50 riders, who were all competing for top prizes at the event. One of the most notable wins this weekend was Russell Josephat, who dominated proceedings in his micro-max category, coming first...
Ongos climb on top, second round resumes
Defending champions of the Debmarine Premiership African Stars could end the week at the top of the table if they beat Tigers in tomorrow’s tie. The MTC Maris Cup champs found themselves third on the standings on Sunday. This came after they went 2-0 down to Unam on Saturday, and achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory...
Gunners eye Tigers’ scalp
The rounds of 16 and 17 of the Debmarine premiership will be played this weekend at various venues across the country. Action will commence this evening with a tie between Tigers and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners at 19h00 at Independence Stadium. The head coach of Tigers, Jeremy Zimmer, said tonight’s match is as crucial as...
Wanderers hope to extend run
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) log leaders and defending champions, Wanderers, will be hoping to extend their run in the league this weekend when they face Grootfontein. They currently lead the log standings with 17 points from three matches played this season, and tomorrow’s match would provide an opportunity for them to extend their lead in...