The Brave Warriors of Namibia are strapping on their boots and gearing up for a battles of epic proportions in Group J of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Their first test is a showdown against the indomitable five-time champions Cameroon on 7 September, followed by a clash with Kenya on the 10th. The...
Namibian boxer Sebastian Nathaniel is lacing up his gloves for another electrifying bout on international soil. This time, he is in East London, South Africa, where he will step into the ring against the formidable Azinga Fuzile in a 10-round clash this Sunday. The action will go on at the iconic Orient Theatre, a venue...
Local netball sensation and a former 2019 Miss Namibia contestant, Mulenamaswe is absolutely hooked on the sport. New Era Sports caught up with the vibrant player, who defends the colours of the Namibian Correctional Service, to dive into her journey, aspirations and the quirks that make her tick on and off the court. What inspired...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is conducting a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop at Football House in Katutura. It started from 20 August to 23 August. The Safe Stadium Initiative aims to create a safe environment for everyone coming to football venues, and promote a safety and security culture within member associations across Africa....
Volleyball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the MTC Namibia Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) national league games will be staged in the northern town of Ondangwa. Both women’s and men’s teams will compete in various matches, with action kicking off on Saturday. In the men’s division, Calvary Eagles Sport Club (CESC) will start...
In a significant move for Namibian football, former Ramblers, Orlando Pirates and Black Africa coach Woody Jacobs has been appointed as the head coach of Tigers FC on a one-year contract, with an option for renewal. His return to the Namibian football scene follows a stint in Botswana, where he coached Matebele Football Club until...
Having dominated proceedings in the group stages of the Central South Africa qualifiers, the Namibian senior men’s and women’s hockey teams have booked spots for the hockey African Cup of Nations (Afcon). This is after the teams finished top of their respective groups. The teams will, however, still compete in the finals for formality, where...
Stefanus Ngolo The Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (TISAN) was once a vital institution for nurturing the sporting dreams of Namibian students. However, its long-dormant state, plagued by internal issues and leadership conflicts, has caused significant harm to the country’s aspiring university athletes. The inactivity within TISAN has deprived sporting students of crucial opportunities...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibian horse-racing clubs have set their attention on the upcoming August Rush horse-racing competition, set for Okahandja on 24 August. New Era Sports caught up with some of the horse racing clubs and individual horse owners on their preparations for the prestigious event, to be hosted by Khomas Turf Club (KTC) in the...
FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) champions Ongos Ladies secured a 2-1 win yesterday against Zambia’s Green Buffaloes in the Caf Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The match was held in Blantyre, Malawi, where the Southern Africa qualifiers for the 2023/24 league are being contested. Beverly Uueziua and Twelikondjela Amukoto scored Ongos’ goals in the 24th and...