Author: Maurice Kambukwe (Maurice Kambukwe )

Despite Namibia’s exit from the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers, local football pundits have lauded the overall performance of the Brave Gladiators, saying there were a lot of positives to take home.

A win in today’s final-round qualifier of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations could mark a significant turning point for Namibian women’s football, as the country’s Brave Gladiators will be fighting to secure a spot at the continental competition.

Athletics Namibia (AN) president Erwin Naimhwaka has expressed satisfaction with the level of competitiveness displayed during the fourth leg of the Coca-Cola Grand Prix held at Rietfontein over the weekend. 

Coach and owner of Afrocats Lions Dimitri Bittler said despite their pre-season triumph of the MTC Fast Five Cup, he believes the team have got a lot to do to reach the needed fitness level. 

This year’s edition of the poplar Tour de Windhoek will be tougher, bigger and better compared to the previous editions, the race organisers said yesterday.

Players and staff of the Namibia women’s senior hockey team were on Tuesday rewarded for their breathtaking exploits during 2021, which saw them winning last year’s Africa Indoor Hockey Cup and also automatically qualifying for this year’s Indoor Hockey World Cup.

If the Brave Gladiators are to beat the Copper Queens of Zambia in today’s 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier, Namibian captain Emma Naris said they should ensure that they take their chances in front of the goal and safeguard against committing unwarranted errors.

With their first boxing bonanza for the year slated for early next month, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club chairman Joseph Benhard says their mission for 2022 is to continue unearthing raw talent and developing the sport in the northern parts of the country.

Teams in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) League have lauded the just-ended Trustco Castle Lite 10-a-side tournament, saying it is vital ahead of the new rugby season. 

Olympians Vera Looser and Alexander Miller were yesterday crowned women’s and men’s champions of the 36th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in Windhoek.