With over 10 courts built in the last six months and more expected to be constructed in the coming months, padel is taking Namibia by storm. A sport once reserved for Europe and Latin America is now quickly becoming a favourite here in Namibia. From its casual playability to its fun, social atmosphere, Namibians are...
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Okakarara Young Warriors head to Otjinene
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their quest to make an impression in the first division, Okakarara Young Warriors are heading to Otjinene in the Omaheke region this Sunday to play pre-season friendlies. The Okakarara-based team made its debut in the 2023/24 Debmarine Premier season and was relegated from the country’s top-flight league the same season. Emmel Katjimuine,...
Gunners, Chula set for pre-season tourney
Zebaldt Ngaruka Otjiwarongo-based Premier League outfit Mighty Gunners and Eeshoke Chula Chula from Oshakati will host a pre-season tournament tomorrow at the famous Tsumeb’s Oscar Norich Stadium. The competition co-organiser Kati Nambandi said the two teams are using this tournament as preparation for the new league season, which is scheduled for the first week of...
NamWater sponsors Ohangwena athletics club
The Ohangwena Athletics Club is grateful to NamWater for helping to make their trip to Potchefstroom, South Africa, possible. The sport club’s spokesperson Teofelus Moses in an interview with Nampa yesterday said NamWater has pulled its financial muscle by helping 22 athletes to enable them to participate in the NWU Top 30 Athletics Championships in...
N/a’an ku sê San United aim high
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The N/a’an ku sê San United sport club in the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency aims to take San players’ talent to greater heights. N/a’an ku sê comprises football and netball teams, established with the aim of promoting San talents. The club manager, Theo Jazema Tjiseseta, said the aim is to keep...
Personality of the week – Rising star Kamburona on national, international success
Kerihivi Kamburona is a promising young football talent, currently playing as an attacking midfielder for Kasaona in the MTC Hopsol Youth League. Having started his football journey at a young age, his passion for the game was inspired by his uncle, who played a pivotal role in motivating him to pursue a career in football. ...
Hockey AGM set to address rising grievances
The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) is grappling with significant internal strife, prompting calls for an urgent annual general meeting (AGM) to address a plethora of grievances from its member clubs. Issues range from claims of leadership stagnation to a lack of competitive action, casting a shadow over the future of hockey in Namibia. A source...
Namibia and Zimbabwe gear up for showdown
The spotlight is shining brightly on today’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier showdown in Group J at Orlando Stadium, featuring Namibia’s Brave Warriors taking on Zimbabwe. Namibia’s roster is bursting with talent, showcasing stars like Deon Hotto, Prinz Tjiueza, Vitapi Ngaruka, Lloydt Kazapua, Kennedy Hamutenya, Betheul Muzeu and Riaan Hanamub. Coach Collin Benjamin has...
Our objective this year is to win – Jacobs
Brave Gladiators head coach Woody Jacobs has made it clear that the team’s goal at this year’s Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) Women’s Championship is to win the tournament. He made these remarks following the draw for the tournament yesterday, where Namibia’s Gladiators were placed in Group A alongside Eswatini, South Africa and...
Ndjolonimus to headline ‘Your Vote Count’ boxing bonanza
World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa super middleweight champion Paulinus Ndjolonimus will face Ghana’s Abubakar Mubarak in a highly anticipated title match next month. The two fighters will clash in the main event of the ‘Your Vote Count’ boxing bonanza, set to take place at the Windhoek Country Club and Casino. The event, scheduled for 16...









