Sports

Home Sports
Flame takes 65 seconds to win African crown
Post

Flame takes 65 seconds to win African crown

Sixty-five seconds was all it took for rising boxing star, Flame Nangolo to claim the World Boxing Association (WBA) African Junoor Lightweight title on Saturday night. Nangolo extended his undefeated streak with a devastating knockout victory over Zimbabwean veteran Peter Pambeni. The highly anticipated bout took place at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek on...

The long, winding journey of ‘Reds’ trusted servant 
Post

The long, winding journey of ‘Reds’ trusted servant 

Born Lesley Urua Kozonguizi in Windhoek’s old location in 1955, Boeta Les was one of those few majestically well-groomed obedient ‘Pikininis’. He never got himself south of elders, since he always lived a clean life away from the evils of society, such as ‘Jwala’ and ‘Foes’.  He strictly played by the book.  A proud product...

U/20 Cosafa preliminary team to be trimmed 
Post

U/20 Cosafa preliminary team to be trimmed 

Namibia’s U/20 head coach James Britz has named a 31-man preliminary squad for the upcoming Caf U/20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Cup (Afcon) qualifiers, set to take place later this month in Durban, South Africa.  The players are expected to report for training today, and the squad will soon be trimmed to an undisclosed...

Black Africa ready for new season 
Post

Black Africa ready for new season 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The chairperson of the Black Africa (BA) Sports Club, Tony Adams, said the team is ready for the upcoming season in the first division.  The historic club was relegated from Namibia’s top-tier league in the 2022/23 season, and has been involved in leadership squabbles, which led to a court settlement.  He said the...

 Outapi Mayoral Cup a success
Post

 Outapi Mayoral Cup a success

The Outapi Mayoral Cup, which ended on Tuesday, has been hailed as a success. The sporting event attracted many participants, giving local vendors a platform to boost their sales. The tournament was hosted at the Olufuko Centre. Speaking during the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Outapi mayor Selma Asino said the event was a resounding success. ...

Personality of the week – Go-Karter (8) eyes international success
Post

Personality of the week – Go-Karter (8) eyes international success

Biggest career achievement: Ranking seventh in the South African Nationals without participating in any regionals. Biggest career disappointment:Breaking down in leg 5 heat 2 and 3 after setting the fastest laps. Also, one of the biggest setbacks wasbeing taken out by a backmarker with two laps to go while leading at Formula K Johannesburg, which...

NSC resuscitates Youth Games 
Post

NSC resuscitates Youth Games 

With less than 24 hours before the 2024 National Youth Games kicks off, the organisers have assured participants, fans and stakeholders that they are 99% ready to host the event. Organised by the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), the National Youth Games were last held in 2020 in Rietfontein. After the main sponsors pulled out due...

Triathlon tournament set for November
Post

Triathlon tournament set for November

Aryster Asset Management is set to host a triathlon tournament at Von Bach Dam, open to participants of all ages, the organiser said yesterday. The tournament is scheduled for 3 November, and is expected to attract more than 100 participants. This year’s event marks the third edition since its inception.  Speaking to this publication, Adele...

Golden Wolves, Epupa Zebra Stars promoted to Kunene Football League
Post

Golden Wolves, Epupa Zebra Stars promoted to Kunene Football League

Opuwo Third Division Football League champions Golden Wolves extended their dominance by delivering a thrilling performance in the Kunene Regional Second Division Football League over the weekend, securing an automatic promotion alongside Zebra Stars. This achievement comes after Golden Wolves were denied a promotional play-off opportunity last year due to alleged match-fixing incidents. Golden Wolves...