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Local boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa showcased a remarkable performance in defending his WBO international super-bantamweight title against China’s DeKang Wang in the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy’s Dr Hage Geingob Boxing Bonanza.

Fans can anticipate an electrifying display of athleticism when Athletics Namibia (AN) hosts its national championships today and tomorrow at the Independence Stadium in the capital. 

The stage is set for the showdown between local pugilist, Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa and China’s Dekang Wang tomorrow night at Ramatex Hall in the Dr Hage Geingob Boxing Bonanza.

Former Eleven Arrows and Blue Waters football clubs’ sharpshooter, Pule Tjombe is among a rare breed of footies to have worn both the gold-and-maroon strip of Arrows and Blue Waters’ foam and navy attire at different levels.

As the curtain comes down on arguably one of the most exciting and closely-contested title races, all eyes will be fixed on the defining moment for one of the greatest football teams to have ever graced our shores - Orlando Pirates. 

Namibian long-distance runners Rainhold Tomas, Simon Paulus, Jeremia Shaliaxwe and Paulus Iyambo will rub shoulders with the best athletes on the continent for Olympic qualification on Sunday in the Durban International Marathon in South Africa.

Namibia has stepped up to the plate to host next year’s prestigious 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games, the Namibia Sports Commission announced at a press conference yesterday.

African Stars are set to claim back-to-back titles tomorrow when they face relegation-bound Orlando Pirates at the Independence Stadium. 

Ongos Ladies could clinch the FNB Women's Super League (WSL) championship title if they win their two matches this weekend. 

The Gobabis zone dominated the just-ended Omaheke Regional Athletics games, scooping the first position for the second consecutive time at the Legare Stadium.