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Golf team gearing up for Morocco tourney
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Golf team gearing up for Morocco tourney

The Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) is currently preparing a team to represent Namibia at the upcoming All Africa Challenge Trophy 2024 in Morocco.  The tournament will take place from 21 October to 1 December in Casablanca, Morocco, with about 20 countries expected to battle it out for top honours at this major African competition.  Namibia’s...

Exciting conclusion to the netball league this weekend
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Exciting conclusion to the netball league this weekend

The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion this weekend. Eliana Seibes, the league coordinator, anticipates some unpredictable twists in the final round of matches. The climactic finale will take place at the Paresis Netball Courts in Otjiwarongo, kicking off on Saturday and running through to Sunday. As it stands,...

Rundu circuit wins Sanlam teachers tournament
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Rundu circuit wins Sanlam teachers tournament

RUNDU – The Sanlam Kavango East Teachers’ Tournament concluded at the Rundu Sports Stadium this past weekend, with the Rundu circuit of the Kavango East region winning the football category. Ncamagoro circuit of the Kavango East region defended their title in netball, while Rundu circuit won the volleyball category now for the third consecutive year....

Otjiwarongo Youth Cup a success – Kasaona 
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Otjiwarongo Youth Cup a success – Kasaona 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The coordinator of the recently-concluded Football Youth Cup competition, Raisameua Kasaona, expressed satisfaction with the successful conclusion of the event.  It was organised by the Otjiwarongo Sports Academy.  The third edition of the competition attracted 57 football teams, varying from the boys and girls’ U/11 up to U/17 age groups played at Paresis...

Premier league coaches should scout for players – Benjamin
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Premier league coaches should scout for players – Benjamin

Brave Warriors’ head coach Collin Benjamin has urged Premier League coaches to scout for players in tournaments such as the Harders Cup. Speaking to Nampa at the end of the Harders Cup in Lüderitz on Sunday, he said many players displayed ‘’hunger and determination’’ during the tournament. The tournament started on Friday. “I saw a...

NNN pledges urgent action on national stadium revamp
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NNN pledges urgent action on national stadium revamp

Swapo Vice President (VP) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said pressing issues such as the completion of national stadiums will be prioritised during the mid-term budget review next month.  This comes in response to the ruling party’s manifesto, which outlines plans to upgrade national sport facilities, including the Independence Stadium. The revamp will allow national teams to host...

CN joins forces with FNB 
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CN joins forces with FNB 

Cricket Namibia (CN) and First National Bank (FNB) have strengthened their partnership by signing a new agreement yesterday.  The financial details and duration of the partnership were not disclosed at the press conference.  The associate sponsorship will see the national men’s cricket team donning shirts with the FNB logo. The CEO of CN, Johan Muller,...

Quiver FC crowned Harders Cup winners 
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Quiver FC crowned Harders Cup winners 

Keetmanshoop’s Quiver Football Club (FC) were crowned winners of the Fourth Harders Cup annual football tournament, walking away with N$200 000 and a floating trophy. Quiver FC beat Spiders FC from Noordoewer 4-2 in the much-contested final at Lüderitz on Sunday. En route to the finals, Quiver FC beat Mountain Rangers of Rosh Pinah FC...

Gustav Kandjii SS shines in tourney 
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Gustav Kandjii SS shines in tourney 

Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Otjinene-based Gustav Kandjii Secondary School (SS) emerged victorious in both the football and netball competitions they hosted on Sunday.  The tournament, which aimed to raise funds for the school’s boundary wall, drew participation from 33 schools across various regions of the country. In the football semifinal, Otjivero Combined School (CS) faced...

CBS U/19 triumph over WHK Gym
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CBS U/19 triumph over WHK Gym

The U/19 team from the Collin Benjamin Soccer Academy (CBS) showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory against Windhoek Gymnasium (WHK Gym) at Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) on Saturday. CBS topped the group with 31 points before the knockout stages, making them the team to watch. WHK Gym coach Ephraim Tjihonge noted that the...