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Ongos Ladies succumb to Herentals 
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Ongos Ladies succumb to Herentals 

In a fiercely contested Group A encounter of the Caf Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers, Ongos Ladies FC faced a challenging 3-1 defeat against Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, Malawi, yesterday. The match commenced with both teams exhibiting determination and tactical prowess. Early in the first half, Herentals’ forward, Polite Mabika’s strike...

Inline hockey gunning for glory at world champs
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Inline hockey gunning for glory at world champs

In less than 10 days, the Namibia Ice and Inline Hockey Association (NIIHA) teams will return to the global stage to showcase their talent at the World Inline Hockey Championships in Roccaraso, Italy, from 28 August to 22 September. This year, Namibia will field four teams – junior men, junior women, senior men, and senior...

More competition expected for athletes
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More competition expected for athletes

After a disappointing performance at this year’s Olympics, director of sport Jo-Ann Manuel announced on Tuesday that athletes can expect to be more engaged in various activities as part of a strategy to increase Namibia’s presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She made these remarks during the launch of the 10th edition of the...

Personality of the week – Nestor Thomas shares his boxing journey 
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Personality of the week – Nestor Thomas shares his boxing journey 

 Age: 27  Favourite local boxer: Former boxer Paulus Ambunda  Favourite international boxer: Roy Jones Jr The upcoming Together as One Boxing Bonanza promises an intriguing lineup, and one of the boxers to watch is none other than Nestor Thomas.  With nine undefeated professional fights under his belt, Thomas is set to face Jonathan Kasheeta in...

Resurrection of Tisan well-underway
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Resurrection of Tisan well-underway

The Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (Tisan), long dormant and plagued by internal issues, is now on a promising path toward revival.  Once a powerhouse in nurturing top-tier athletes, the association had become a minefield of controversy, with persistent allegations of maladministration casting a shadow over its operations. For years, Unam dominated Tisan’s affairs,...

Better prizes for Navachab half-marathon … event slated for next month
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Better prizes for Navachab half-marathon … event slated for next month

Winners of this year’s Navachab Half-Marathon can look forward to more substantial rewards, as the event organisers have announced an increase in prize money for the upcoming race. Berthold Karumendu, the race coordinator and sports officer in the Erongo region said, the 10th edition of the marathon will be “bigger and better,” with significant changes...

Kulisuka Palace win second division
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Kulisuka Palace win second division

Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – Kulisuka Palace Football Club have shocked the football fraternity in Kavango West region as they were crowned champions for the 2023/24 Kavango West Second Division football league in their first appearance. Elevated from the Mpungu constituency’s Third Division, Kulisuka Palace has exceeded expectations with their resilience and consistency in the league,...

Local league grows professional players
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Local league grows professional players

Rudolf Gaiseb The founder and president of the Dream Social Football League (DSFL), Shalom Amutenya, said the league aims to provide a platform for local football players to showcase their talents. He said DSFL’s mission is to provide opportunities for participation in quality social football events that foster the physical, emotional, social and psychological growth...