Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted a senior (50+) chess championship over the past weekend in Windhoek. The championships aimed to establish a senior national team that will represent the country at future international senior championships. NCF president, Berdian Beukes, reiterated the importance of the championship, saying it plays a vital role in...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Julinho Athletic FC president Nelson Luis said his club acted in accordance with Fifa orders to pay Gyan Peter N$67 500 for disregarding the player’s contract. Peter from Ghana signed a two-year contract with the Rundu-based team, but suffered a serious fracture on his right ankle and was not getting his salary and...
Julene Meyer, the head coach of the Desert Jewels, said preparations for upcoming international commitments are moving forward smoothly despite major obstacles threatening the team’s plans. Meyer confirmed that 15 players are currently in camp, working intensively a head of the Celtic Cup in Scotland and the Netball Africa Cup in Malawi. The national side,...
The second edition of the Champions Super 4, the Battle of Champions, was in full swing, producing mouth-watering clashes for parents and spectators alike at the Tamariskia Stadium in Swakopmund. The top four teams from the MTC HopSol Youth League and Champion Maize Youth League competed in three age groups: U/13, U/15, and U/17 over...
Norway stunned Italy again to complete a perfect qualifying campaign and cement their spot at the World Cup next year. Two more goals from Erling Haaland sealed a 4-1 victory in Milan on Sunday as Norway made it eight wins from eight matches, while the Manchester City striker’s tally of 16 goals in the group...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s women cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles lost to Papua New Guinea by six wickets last Friday, in the Women’s T20I quadrangular series in Thailand. The Eagles batted first, posting a 74 total, but got bowled out by Papua New Guinea. Namibia is currently ranked fourth and at the bottom of the series...
Namibian athletes scheduled to compete in the judo events at the ongoing Deaflympics were disqualified on Saturday, after failing to meet the required weight categories during the official weigh-in. Team Namibia, making their debut at the Games’ 100th anniversary and 25th edition, travelled with 10 athletes, eight for athletics and two for judo. The two...
Namibia’s long-standing Rugby World Cup pedigree came to a painful halt in Dubai last week as the Welwitschias fell short in their bid to qualify for the 2027 global showpiece. Consecutive defeats to Belgium and Samoa in the final qualification tournament in Dubai brought an end to the country’s proud run of seven consecutive World...
England captain Harry Kane is confident everyone is on the same page as Thomas Tuchel looks to build a squad which believes they can win the World Cup together next year. Having qualified for the finals in North America with two matches to spare, Tuchel continues to look to forge a genuine feeling of “brotherhood”...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors suffered a 0-1 defeat against Comoros during their first encounter in Moroni, Comoros last Friday. During the 84th minute, Comoros player Ali Aboubacar scored for his side, ensuring their win against the Brave Warriors. Although the result was disappointing for Namibia, the match served as an important platform for the...