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African championship a learning curve – Lens 
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African championship a learning curve – Lens 

Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) secretary general Brenda Lens has praised the national team for their commendable performance at the just-concluded African Amateur Golf Tournament in South Africa.  Namibia sent golfers Walter Kheibeb, Stephanus Bonifatius, Kyle Johnson, Edwin Katura and Likius Nande to the tournament.  However, only two managed to make the final cut. Nande finished...

Tennis tournament concludes successfully 
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Tennis tournament concludes successfully 

The first edition of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) senior tournament took place over the weekend, with organisers praising the high level of competition displayed by the players.  The tournament was held at the Central Tennis Club in Olympia, Windhoek from Friday to Sunday.  In the men’s singles final, Ruben Yssel emerged victorious after edging...

Namibia secures sixth, eighth-place finishes 
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Namibia secures sixth, eighth-place finishes 

The International Hockey Federation’s Indoor Hockey World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Poland’s women’s team making history by claiming their first-ever title.  Germany’s men edged past Austria in a dramatic shootout to reclaim the championship they last won 14 years ago. In the women’s third-place playoff, Czechia staged a last-second comeback...

Ongos gain hope in title race
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Ongos gain hope in title race

Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure said his team must push harder if they want to challenge for the title. The team thrashed V-Power Angels 5-0 on Saturday, and won 11-1 over Okahandja in the FNB Women’s Super League. The two victories took Ongos Ladies to 20 points.  However, Gure said they could have performed...

Teams gear up for return of Erongo Football League
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Teams gear up for return of Erongo Football League

OPUWO – The NamPort Erongo Second Division Football League is set to make its return this weekend after nearly three months of inactivity. It will feature 12 double-header matches in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The 2024/2025 season begins on Saturday and Sunday with the first two rounds at the Kuisebmund and Jan Wilken stadiums. Teams...

Engelbrecht next best footballer  … as he gears up for Maris Cup semis 
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Engelbrecht next best footballer  … as he gears up for Maris Cup semis 

From the dusty streets of Groot Aub to the bright lights of the Debmarine Premier League, 25-year-old Giovanni “Cruz” Engelbrecht is making waves in Namibian football.  The Bucks Buccaneers forward has been hailed as one of the country’s most promising talents by his coach Woody Jacobs.  His journey is marked by determination and relentless hunger...

I can still coach African Stars in future: Kanalelo
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I can still coach African Stars in future: Kanalelo

Hesron Kapanga Former African Stars coach Ronny Kanalelo was not forced out of the club. He helped the team to win the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premiership title and the PstBet Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup. Kanalelo, who was appointed as African Stars coach on 22 February 2024, stepped down from his duties last week Wednesday....

Josephat flies country’s flag high
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Josephat flies country’s flag high

Eight-year-old Russell Josephat continued to fly Namibia’s flag high after securing an impressive second-place finish at the Rotax Max Challenge (RMC) Rand Kart Club Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. Josephat, also known as RJ63, finished behind Venter Ronald, who claimed the top spot.  Reddy Raidyn took second place with 94 points.  Josephat amassed...

Nujoma: A true sporting icon
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Nujoma: A true sporting icon

The Namibian sporting fraternity has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the Founding Father Sam Nujoma. He died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 95. Nujoma served as Namibia’s first president from 1990 to 2005. He died at a Windhoek hospital.  He was among the last remaining African...