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Greef, Miller shine in Nedbank races
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Greef, Miller shine in Nedbank races

Namibian elite male cyclist and 2024 Olympian, Alex Miller, and elite women cyclist, Anri Greef took top honours in the Nedbank National Individual Time Trials (ITT) and Road Race (RR) events which took place on 7 and 9 February at the Matchless Mine in Windhoek.  In a statement yesterday, Nedbank Namibia indicated that Miller dominated...

I want to win the Golden Boot – Ishiwa
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I want to win the Golden Boot – Ishiwa

Khomas Nampol Ladies’ striker Penomwameni Shange Ishiwa, the current top scorer in the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL), has expressed her ambition to one day win the Golden Boot award.  She currently leads the goal-scoring charts with 13 goals, just one behind last season’s top scorer Fiola Vliete of Beauties. Vliete is seated at 12...

Finding balance between tribute and progress
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Finding balance between tribute and progress

Namibia is currently honouring an icon, who dedicated his life to achieving democracy – as it should. The passing of Dr Sam Nujoma is a profound loss to the nation.  His sacrifices will be remembered for generations to come. As the father of the nation, his contributions to Namibia’s liberation and development are immeasurable. His...

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...