Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – The spokesperson of the Gobabis Municipality Frederick Takulu Ueitele has stated that the recovery process of the Legare Sport Fields is progressing smoothly. Ueitele shared that Field B at the complex is already hosting football matches for the Namport Omaheke second division games. However, Field A is not yet fully ready...
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Debmarine Premiership returns this weekend
After taking a break due to cup competitions, the top-flight men’s football league, the Debmarine Premiership, returns this weekend with a number of exciting fixtures lined up for tomorrow and Sunday in various parts of the country. Action will commence tomorrow afternoon, when Chula Chula takes on African Stars at the Independence Stadium in Oshakati....
We hope to collect the points – Gure
FC Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure has stressed the need for his charges to stay focused as they head into a crucial weekend of FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) action. He wants to take maximum points from their two upcoming matches – against V-Power Angels tomorrow and Okahandja FC on Sunday. Despite both opponents...
Tales of the Legends – Up close with well-polished Atlantic goal-machine Holger ‘Holli’ Gruttemeyer
Born and bred in the lavish coastal holiday hub Swakopmund on 25 January 1956, ‘Holli’ Gruttemeyer started his elementary education in his hometown before earning his school-leaving certificate from the revered Swakopmund Secondary School. Like many ‘Pikininis’ his age of German descent, ‘Holli’ was football-crazy and would play the game at the slightest provocation. Such...
Namibian women’s team advances despite heavy loss
Despite suffering a crushing 8-1 defeat to Germany in their final pool match at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, the Namibian women’s team has managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious competition. They will face Austria in the quarterfinal today at 18h50. From the outset, Germany showcased...
We want to raise bar – Tobias …Independence boxing bonanza set for April
Top boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has set his sights on securing a world title this year. As always, he highlighted that financial backing will be crucial to achieving this goal. Tobias made these remarks at yesterday’s press briefing in the capital where he launched their upcoming boxing bonanza which is set for 12 April at...
Personality of the week – Rising star: Thimbonde Kantana’s journey from Kayengona to Cuca Tops
Thimbonde Stanley Kantana is a promising young winger, who is trying to leave his mark with Cuca Tops in the Namibian topflight. Born in Kayengona, his passion for football ignited while observing his mentor and top player Petrus Shitembi train. Despite facing challenges in developing his skills in Rundu, Kantana remained dedicated. With aspirations to...
Namibia triumphs over Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand … as hockey action intensifies in Croatia
Namibia’s men’s and women’s hockey teams delivered outstanding performances yesterday at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, securing back-to-back victories against Trinidad & Tobago and New Zealand. The men’s team bounced back from an opening 7-4 defeat to Belgium with a solid 6-3 win over Trinidad & Tobago. Pieter Jacobs, John Paul...
Hotto foundation, GAC and NTB strengthen ties
The Deon Hotto Foundation recently received a major boost, securing over N$300 000 to assist with the completion of various sport facilities. In a statement released by the foundation, it revealed that they have partnered with Walvis Bay-based company GAC Investments CC. The foundation stated that representatives of GAC Investments travelled to Johannesburg, South Africa,...
Lack of grooming downs Santos
TSUMEB – Chief Santos Football Club’s chairperson Lilongeni Gurney Geiseb told New Era Sport that the team’s downfall can be attributed to the lack of grooming, which they are working hard on. The 62-year-old club is sponsored by Consolidated Copper Corporation (CCC), highlighting the mining company’s commitment to using football as a platform for positive...









