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Neco Williams relishing Forest’s ‘special’ clash with Liverpool 
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Neco Williams relishing Forest’s ‘special’ clash with Liverpool 

NOTTINGHAM Forest defender Neco Williams knows how “special” next week’s Premier League game against Liverpool will be.  Forest extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-0 triumph at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday evening, with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi opening the door for a surprise title challenge.  That moved...

Tse Ya Kuku triumph at Okapya tourney
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Tse Ya Kuku triumph at Okapya tourney

The excitement at the 2024 Okapya Annual Soccer Tournament reached new heights as Tse Ya Kuku FC emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle, defeating Omandindi FC 1-0 in a thrilling final held at Eleven Morning Star Soccer Field on 29 December 2024.  This victory marks a historic achievement for Tse Ya Kuku, claiming their third...

AmaZulu secures Kambindu’s signature
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AmaZulu secures Kambindu’s signature

IN a significant move to strengthen their attacking options, AmaZulu FC has reached an agreement with Chippa United to sign Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu.  The deal is expected to provide a much-needed boost to AmaZulu’s frontline as they continue to grapple with scoring issues.  Kambindu (31) has built a solid reputation as a dynamic and...

Kasatkina rolls into Adelaide’s second round as Vekic crashes
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Kasatkina rolls into Adelaide’s second round as Vekic crashes

World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round yesterday. However, Paris Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic crashed to her third straight defeat of the season. Russia’s Kasatkina, runner-up at the last two editions of the Australian Open warm-up event, broke Australia’s Olivia Gadecki five times to advance 6-2 and 6-3. “I...

Indonesian FA to unveil European coach
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Indonesian FA to unveil European coach

Indonesia fired the South Korean Shin Tae-yong yesterday and will unveil an unnamed European coach this weekend, with their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup still alive. Shin had been in charge since 2020 and took Indonesia into the decisive third round of qualifying, where they sit third out of six teams in...

Senior hockey teams depart for World Cup in Croatia
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Senior hockey teams depart for World Cup in Croatia

The Namibian senior women’s and men’s hockey teams departed yesterday morning for Cape Town, South Africa, to begin their preparation for the upcoming FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, set to take place from February 3 to 9 in Poreč, Croatia. During their first preparation camp in Cape Town, the teams will focus on fine-tuning their...

CVA Beach Volleyball League returns to Windhoek
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CVA Beach Volleyball League returns to Windhoek

The CVA Beach Volleyball League is gearing up for an exciting return this year, with matches set to take place from 25 January to 22 February.  The action will unfold at A Shipena Senior Secondary School in Windhoek, promising thrilling volleyball action for both players and fans. With registration closing on 20 January, teams are...

Okamatapati tourney set for weekend
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Okamatapati tourney set for weekend

OZOMBOUVAPA—The inaugural Felix Tjozongoro Okamatapati football and netball tournament starts this Saturday at the Okamatapati sports field in the Otjozondjupa region. One of the organisers, Yvonne Tjakaurua said the knock-out competition is aimed at reviving the sport in the area and giving players opportunities to showcase their talent. “There is no social engagement within the...

Omaheke festive tourneys set for completion
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Omaheke festive tourneys set for completion

Various festive season tournaments are set for completion this coming weekend in the Omaheke region.Among them is the Epukiro constituency, where a record number of 57 football and 39 netball teams participated, with more slated to be completed this weekend.The first round of the prestigious event started last weekend at Okovimburu Sports Ground.One of the...