THE Brave Warriors of Namibia are bracing for a crucial encounter against Kenya, determined to bow out of the African Cup of Nations’ (Afcon) qualifiers on a high note. With stakes high and expectations soaring, the team’s hopes rest heavily on the shoulders of star Cape Town City player Prins Tjiueza. Known for his tenacity,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) on Saturday honoured 98 athletes for their dedication and achievements. The prestigious event was aimed at highlighting the region’s spirit, celebrating athletes’ success, and encouraging upcoming athletes to take sport seriously. Amongst the recipients were boxers from the region who made their mark in their boxing career: Vikapita...
The Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club held its 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) at the Nedbank Campus in Windhoek on 13 November, where the 2024 Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series winners were announced. Elite male cyclist Kevin Lowe and elite female cyclist Jean-Marie Mostert, took the honours, and were crowned the series champions...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following the announcement by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) of the resumption of all leagues in the country, the Omaheke Women’s Regional Football Association (OWRFA), says the good news has been long in coming. OWRFA chairperson Pamela Mujoro said the delay in the Women Super League’s kick-off had resulted in idleness and some...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The first edition of the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah football and netball competition is on at the cemetery sports field in Gobabis, Omaheke tomorrow. Kuveri Tjonga, the competition organiser, told this publication that 24 football and 12 netball teams had registered for the tournament, aimed at empowering youth and keeping them busy. Namibia’s veteran diplomat,...
Born Terence Samuel Isaacs, aka ‘Papie’, in Windhoek on the 4 February 1968, his incredible football journey was totally different from other young boys who kick-started their careers playing street football. A proud product of Bethlehem, a slightly lesser affluent residential section holed up West of Khomasdal, specifically designed to accommodate a mixture of slightly...
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service executive director Erastus Haitengela has confirmed the selection of Marley Tjitjo Architects to lead the feasibility study of the Independence Stadium renovation project. According to Haitengela, the public procurement contract stated that the firm was chosen to handle a feasibility study, design, tender documentation, contract administration, as...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed the reinstatement of Tovey Hoebeb, who resumed his duties as a safety officer following a suspension that began in May. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata confirmed Hoebeb’s return to work. He however refrained from disclosing details about the disciplinary hearing Hoebeb underwent as well as whether he was suspended...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors put up a valiant fight against top-ranked Cameroon yesterday in a nil-all draw of their Group H African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. In a pulsating encounter, the Brave Warriors took control of the game early in the first half, creating numerous scoring chances, was it not...
Zebalt Ngaruka GOBABIS – About 80 athletes from around Epukiro took part in a centenary marathon event at Omaueuozonjanda this past weekend. Athletes vied in the five kilometres (km), 10km and 21km races in both male and female categories. Lawrence Uatieua Tjonga easily won the 21km race unopposed as other athletes failed to reach the...