Defending champions Ongos Ladies missed an opportunity to move to the top of the log after playing to a thrilling 2-2 draw against current leaders Beauties on Saturday. The highly-anticipated match took place at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre, with both teams eager to extend their lead in the ongoing FNB Women’s Super...
A month before the 2025 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Namibia’s national women’s team is scheduled to go into camp as preparations for the tournament, which will take place from 22 to 30 April in Rabat, Morocco, intensify. Namibia has been drawn in Group A, where they will face hosts and tournament favourites Morocco, as...
The minister of sport, Agnes Tjongarero, yesterday officially sent off Namibia’s Special Olympics team as they departed for Turin, Italy, to compete in the upcoming Special Olympics Winter Games. The tournament, set to take place from 9 to 15 this month, will see Namibia compete in floorball. The team will travel via Frankfurt, Germany, before...
Though his football credentials are sketchy, Charles Siyauya shot to fame as an uncompromising political activist mobilising support for the ruling Swapo in his native Zambezi region since his youth days, until he rose to become the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) spokesperson. Born in Schuckmansburg, Kabbe Constituency of Zambezi region on 10 March 1975,...
As the highly anticipated MTC Maris Cup semifinals approach this Saturday in Mariental, the tension is palpable as four determined coaches spoke candidly about their aspirations for the coveted N$1.5 million prize. Bucks Buccaneers’ Woody Jacobs, African Stars’ Benedictus ‘Bennie’ Haoseb, Unam FC’s Robert Nauseb and Young Africans’ Maleagi Ngarizemo spoke to New Era Sports...
The Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) has partnered Nedbank Namibia, securing the title sponsorship for the upcoming Central Open, which will now be officially named the Nedbank Central Ladies Open. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place at Omeya Golf Club this weekend, aligning with the first leg of the innovative Nedbank Series...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare Deon Dennis Zuve Tjizumaue, popularly known as “Slaai”, has been passionate about football since the age of six. He inspired by his grandmother, who bought him his first ball and allowed him to skip kindergarten to watch matches. Growing up, Tjizumaue admired Neymar Jr. for his creativity and confidence on the field. Neymar’s...
The topflight women’s football league, FNB Women’s Super League (WSL), will resume this weekend with a number of title-deciding matches lined up for Saturday. The league was temporarily put on hold following the passing of Founding President Sam Nujoma, last month as a mark of respect. This weekend’s fixtures will be played across various venues...
In an effort to expand their presence across different regions and provide financial support to the team, Chula Chula has officially launched a supporters’ club. According to Luis Kateya, who is leading this initiative, the idea took shape last year following the team’s remarkable rise in Namibian football. With Chula Chula establishing itself as a...
FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, expressed his sorrow on the sudden passing Charles Siyauya, the General Secretary of the Namibia Football Association (NFA). Grafström said the late Siyauya was highly respected in African football and with NFA’s Executive Council, he played a vital role in advancing and developing the craft. “That is a task he...