Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa has strengthened his case for a world title opportunity, with his camp now calling for his next fight to be recognised as a final eliminator for a global championship bout. Nghitumbwa had an impressive first-round knockout victory over former world champion Yukinori Oguni last year. The hard-hitting Namibian delivered a...
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Baby Gladiators ready for Kenya
Namibia’s U/17 women’s team, the Baby Gladiators, will host Kenya’s Junior Starlets this Sunday, 12 April 2026, in the first leg of their CAF FIFA U/17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The match will take place at the Unam Stadium in Windhoek at 15h00, with the return leg scheduled for 18 April in Nairobi, Kenya. Head...
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Tales of the Legends – Life after football with retired fullback Uushona Hiskia
The son of forgotten football icon Ndapewa Simon Hiskia, famously known as ‘Sisingi’ in football circles, young Uushona was destined to become a noted footballer in his own right. After all, he was born into a sporting loving family that has produced great footballers and netballers. Uncles Tives, Nandos, Jeff, Nairo, Shaka Mbako, nephews Grey,...
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United, Wanderers derby this weekend
Two of Windhoek’s oldest sports clubs will renew their rivalry this weekend as United Rugby Club and FNB Wanderers Rugby Club face off in their annual derby for the Neels Dodds trophy. The much-anticipated event will take place at United Sport field in Olympia, Windhoek, bringing together athletes across a variety of disciplines. This year’s...
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Premier teams eye top finish
Zebaldt Ngaruka Abraham Mwanyekange Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) Rounds 27 and 28 will continue this weekend, with each team hoping to earn maximum points and meet their season objectives. African Stars are leading the table with 50 points. They are followed closely by Eeshoke Chula Chula with 49 points. Ongos are third with 44...
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Otumbonde SC on mission
Zebaldt Ngaruka Otumbonde Sport (SC) manager Charles Katuzemba Tjiroze said his team’s prime focus is to develop players to play at top level either locally or internationally. The club known as Red Fire is one of the strong contenders in the Omaheke region’s competition. Its netball team won major competitions under the auspices of the...
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Independence Stadium feasibility study approved
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has announced that the feasibility study for the upgrading of the Independence Stadium in Windhoek has been approved, following two consultative meetings with facility inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Delivering her State of the Nation Address on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is now awaiting a detailed report from...
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Top 8 Cup returns to ignite football
Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup on Tuesday in Windhoek. The tournament celebrates teams that have worked tirelessly throughout the Namibia Premier Football League season to earn their place in the competition. Standard Bank Namibia has sponsored the tournament with N$2.5 million. The champions will receive N$600 000, while the runners-up will take...
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NTA hosts HMVK Autumn Open
The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) has officially launched the HMVK Windhoek Autumn Open, sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with matches getting underway today at the Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek. The tournament, which began with yesterday’s Round of 32 draw, will run until Sunday and is expected to showcase some of the country’s...