Oshakati Independence Stadium will be the centre of attraction over the weekend. It is set to host the much-anticipated quarterfinals of the inaugural MTC Maris Cup. Four matches are set to take place at the venue. The Sunday clash between northern-based outfit KK Palace and newly-revamped team Bucks Buccaneers stands out as the weekend’s must-watch...
Author: Maurice Kambukwe (Maurice Kambukwe )
MTC Maris Cup quarterfinals confirmed
The match between defending league champions African Stars and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners promises to be the standout clash in the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup. The draw for the last eight was conducted on Sunday after the final match of the last-16 was played at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The results revealed some...
Grand Prix a success – Karumendu
Quinton-Steele Botes Athletics Club dominated proceedings at the first Athletics Namibia (AN) Grand Prix Series at Swakopmund’s Vineta Stadium. Over 100 athletes converged at the coastal town, where they battled it out for top spots during the event. Speaking to this publication yesterday, event organiser Berthold Karumendu said he was happy with how the event...
KK Palace stuns Khomas Nampol in Maris Cup …as Young African cruise through
Debmarine Premiership log leaders and in-form Khomas Nampol suffered a 3-0 defeat to KK Palace in the last-16 of the inaugural MTC Maris Cup. It was played at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Nampol came into the tie as overwhelming favourites. The in-form team this season managed to amass a total of 18...
Kilimanjaro continues talent development …as Bonanza slated for March
The founder of one of the amateur boxing clubs in the country, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club, said the club will continue with talent development by organising more outreach programmes. Speaking to this publication yesterday while sharing their plans for the year, Joseph Bernhard, the founder and coach at the club, revealed that they would continue...
Nampol date Civics, Ongos take on Chula Chula
The Debmarine Premiership will play its last match before heading into the Christmas break, with log leaders Khomas Nampol hoping to go into the break on a high note. Action will start tonight with Nampol, who are on top, hoping to keep their rhythm going when they clash against Civics in a tie expected to...
End-of-year review: The good, the bad, and the ugly
As we bid farewell to 2024, New Era Sport invites you, our valued reader, to join us in reflecting on the highs, lows, and everything in between from the local sports scene. In keeping with tradition, and especially when the positives outweigh the negatives, we’ll kick off our year-end review by highlighting the remarkable achievements...
Personality of the week – Making waves: Ronan’s impact on Namibian swimming
From dominating the World Aquatic Championships to conquering the All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, Ronan Wantenaar is a force to reckon with in the world of swimming. At just 23, the Namibian sensation continues to make waves and inspire a nation. Recently New Era Sport caught up with the 23-year-old swimmer who shed light on...
Khomas Nampol leads WSL … as league goes on break
The top-flight FNB Women’s Super League concluded its last-round football matches last weekend before taking a break until January. According to the Namibia Football Association (NFA), the women’s football league will resume on 25 January 2025. Several matches were played at various venues throughout the weekend. After five rounds, Khomas Nampol sits atop the standings...
We are focused on improving the team – Eichab … as Stars’ struggles continue
Despite delivering a title-charged message last weekend following their back-to-back wins, Khomas Nampol’s Fortune Eichab said they will not be carried away with their recent good results and set unrealistic expectations for themselves. “I believe that is a good confidence-booster for us, but we’ll not let the great form get to our minds, and get...









