Robinho van Wyk is a name to keep an eye on – his passion, discipline and natural talent make him a rising star in the world of football. Whether it is on the pitch or off it, he proves that he has the right combination of drive, skill and charisma to make his dreams of...
Namibian boxer Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas is set to take on undefeated American powerhouse Maliek ‘Maheim’ Montgomery in a high-stakes, 10-round super featherweight showdown in Atlanta on 22 November. Eyeing a shot at a title in the division, Lukas is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares with his trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses...
Zebalt Ngaruka Namibia’s football community is in a state of concern as the senior national team, the Brave Warriors, continues to struggle on the international stage. With a series of disappointing losses, including failures to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon) and a dramatic elimination from the African Championship (Chan) qualifiers, the...
Zebalt Ngaruka Chairperson of the Omaheke region premier league outfit Young African (YA), Maleagi Ngarizemo, said he will soon call a press conference to clarify the team’s position about the selling of its premiership status. This follows news circulating that the Gobabis-based team will sell its status to the now-renamed Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) football...
The first edition of the annual Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tournament, held at Okakarara over the weekend, concluded on Sunday. The Orange Army and Otjipereke won the football and netball categories, respectively. The tournament had six netball and 18 football teams from the Okakarara Constituency competing for a total prize of N$40 000. Netball received N$16...
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has appointed an entirely new coaching team to lead the national squad in their World Cup qualifying campaign next year. Former rugby player, Jacques Burger steps into the role of director of rugby, succeeding Allister Coetzee. The full coaching team includes Chrysander Botha as head coach, with Jaco Engels, Rohan...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Phoenixes and Afrocat won the women’s and men’s competitions of Bank Windhoek’s Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) Cup on Sunday at Swakopmund in the Erongo region. The competition saw thrilling encounters, where 26 teams from various parts of the country participated, of which 12 were women and 14 men’s...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The chairperson of Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) team Okahandja United, Johannes Congo Hindjou, stated that the availability of sports grounds in the Garden Town is fuelling his team’s preparations for the new season. He shared with New Era Sport that Okahandja is blessed with excellent stadiums, such as Nau-Aib and Liverpool stadiums,...
At just 16 years, Kautura Muundjua from Windhoek Gymnasium is already making waves in the world of football. With a keen focus on developing his defensive skills, he has set his sights on one day showcasing his talents in England. Recently, Limba Mupetami (LM) of New Era Sport had the opportunity to sit with this...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Barry Rukoro, the president of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) faction in coalition with the South West Africa National Union (Swanu), said once elected into power, they will professionalise football and sport at large in the country. He shared with New Era Sport that the professionalism strategy will include establishing well-supported football...