Sports

Local labour and sports consultant Olsen Kahiriri yesterday insisted that Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu is still legally contracted to DStv Premiership outfit Sekhukhune United, despite reports that the player was recently offloaded by the club.

If the Brave Gladiators are to beat the Copper Queens of Zambia in today’s 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier, Namibian captain Emma Naris said they should ensure that they take their chances in front of the goal and safeguard against committing unwarranted errors.

Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) retained the Category A title, while Swakopmund Fistball Club (SFC 1) defended the Category B trophy during the Bank Windhoek Fistball League’s opening tournament played last weekend in Swakopmund. 

Road running enthusiasts can look forward to pound the pavement again with the introduction of the Moon Valley Marathon set for 19 March 2022 in Swakopmund.

Namibia’s senior women’s cricket team vice-captain, Yasmeen Khan has been selected as one of the world’s top female cricketers to participate in this year’s FairBreak Invitational tournament in Dubai.

With their first boxing bonanza for the year slated for early next month, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club chairman Joseph Benhard says their mission for 2022 is to continue unearthing raw talent and developing the sport in the northern parts of the country.

Teams in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) League have lauded the just-ended Trustco Castle Lite 10-a-side tournament, saying it is vital ahead of the new rugby season. 

A 4x100m relay event was launched at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Thursday in aid of charity.

Olympians Vera Looser and Alexander Miller were yesterday crowned women’s and men’s champions of the 36th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in Windhoek.