After a disappointing 1-0 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship opener on Tuesday, Namibia’s Brave Gladiators are focused on bouncing back against Seychelles. Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs attributed the loss to a myriad of missed opportunities, but said all hope is not yet lost for the team. Speaking to...
The Real Madrid Foundation, a social responsibility arm of Spanish football giants Real Madrid, began training for young boys and girls at the Newman Katuta Stadium in Opuwo on Monday as part of its Educational Football Programme. The foundation, which strives to provide young children aged between five and 14 sporting education and values through...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The vice president of the Epukiro Sports Council (ESC) Ngatuuane Hange says boxing has been neglected for a long time, compared to other sports codes in the Omaheke region. He said a lot of attention is given to football, netball, athletics, and volleyball, with boxing coming last. “We have thought about establishing a...
Eveline de Klerk Maurice Kambukwe WALVIS BAY- The long-anticipated renovations of the Kuisebmond stadium have officially started. Last Thursday, the Municipality of Walvis Bay announced investing approximately N$3 million into the refurbishment of the stadium, which has remained unused for a long time. Anita Kaihiva, the municipality’s spokesperson, said the initiative will improve the structure...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Windhoek High School (WHS) recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of their rugby, netball and boys’ hockey first teams, following outstanding performances in the school leagues. Each of these teams secured gold medals in their respective competitions this year. The leagues are designated as follows: rugby is governed by the Namibia Schools Sports Union...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The anticipated peaceful march that was organised by premier league team Young African from Omaheke region but was postponed last week, is scheduled to take, this morning. The purpose of the demonstration is to express the team’s dissatisfaction with the Gobabis Municipality’s decision to deny them access to practice at Legare Stadium’s Field...
Last weekend, the Jan Möhr sports field was alive with action as the Hopsol 2024 finals took place, showcasing some of the best young football talent in the area. The event featured exciting matches in both the under-15 and under-19 categories, leading to thrilling knockout rounds and a special awards ceremony. Under – 15 finals:...
Hesron Kapanga The national team coaches for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers on Sunday announced a 36-man squad set to report for a training camp at the Namibia Football Association (NFA). The called-up players for the uniquely-reserved competition for players plying their trade in their local leagues started with training sessions at...
Brave Gladiators, head coach Woody Jacobs has declared his charges ready to face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their opening group fixture of the 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship. The match starts at 17h00, and will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Namibia and host nation South Africa are in Group A...
New Era’s Loide Jason sat down with Independent Patriots for Change spokesperson Imms Nashinge to discuss his transition from media to politics and his views on Namibian politics.