Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Epukiro Chiefs, having recently qualified for the Omaheke Third Division, is now focused on ascending to Namibia’s premier football division. This historic club, originating from a small constituency in Omaheke, has a rich legacy of developing talented players in the 1980s and 1990s, and has garnered numerous awards in regional football...
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Gobabis Legare Stadium closed
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The largest sports complex Lagare Stadium in the Omaheke region, has recently been compelled to shut down to allow its surface to recuperate. This was confirmed by Frederick Takulu Ueitele, Gobabis Municipality spokesperson, who stated that the closure was essential due to the stadium’s deteriorating condition and declining standards. “The pressure...
NCS athletes shine at Navachab marathon
Hesron Kapanga KARIBIB – Long-distance runners of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) dominated the various categories during the 10th edition of the QKR Namibia Navachab half-marathon, which took place in Karibib on Saturday. NCS athlete Paulus Daniel and Namibian Police Force runner Lavinia Haitope were crowned the new champions of the Navachab half-marathon after finishing...
Remembering football-playing broadcaster RIP – Joseph Benjamin !Garab 1959 – 2024
Death has struck the football-loving community in the semi-desert town of Khorixas and the entire Kunene region following the sudden departure of former Robber Chanties Football Club lethal sharpshooter Joseph ‘Joe’ Benjamin !Garab. The retired radio-caster who has retreated to his original habitat in the dry Kunene region succumbed to heart failure. Joe has been...
Action awaits atGustav Kandjii school
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The inaugural Gustav Kandjii Secondary School (SS) football and netball tournament will commence this Saturday at the school sports ground and Otjinene Sports field in the Omaheke region. The school sports coordinator, Eunice Kauaaka, told New Era Sports that the competition is primarily aimed at generating funds for the school’s boundary...
Youth Cup set for Otjiwarongo
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The Otjiwarongo Sports Academy is organising a Youth Cup competition at Paresis Sports ground in Otjozondjupa region to nurture and showcase young football talent. The tournament coordinator, Raisameua Kasaona, said the event commences today, and will feature boys and girls aged between u/11 to 17. She clarified that the girls’ teams...
ALV Consulting Engineers donates to Lions FC
ONGWEDIVA – ALV Consulting Engineers, as part of its corporate social responsibility, handed over a sponsorship of N$50 000 to Ongwediva-based Lions Football Club (FC) on Wednesday. Handing over the donation, Civil Engineer at ALV Consulting Engineers Reginald Sheehama said “We want to empower the youth, and we will continue to do this so that...
Haikali reflects over 40 years of football journey
This week on Game Time with Marco, we sit down with former Black Africa Chairman and Namibia Football Association president Ranga Haikali as he takes through his journey from Walvis Bay, to the Football House. Haikali shares with us the difficulties he encountered at Football House while dismissing allegations of bribery and more.
Opuwo Academy beacon of hope… breathes life into talented footballers
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Over the years, Opuwo has faced significant under-representation and limited opportunities in football for young people, making the Kunene region’s capital the only town without a football foundation structure out of all seven constituencies. Despite several efforts to improve the situation, football remained dominated by older boys and girls until last...
Vevangapi Mbuende: Namibian football’s next big thing
Take us through your journey as a footballer. How did it all start? I started playing football at a very young age. I first joined the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) Football Academy before I moved to the African Stars Academy. After some time, I joined and played for the Kasaona Football Academy. It was at...