Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Gerhardt Hengari, the head coach of the Otjiwarongo-based Debmarine Premier League outfit Mighty Gunners FC, said the replay match against Young African FC in Gobabis will not be easy. The rematch was a result of the abandoned encounter between the two sides on 5 April, where the referee stopped the match...
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C. Heuva, Epukiro SS triumph at Omaheke Schools’ tournament
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – C. Heuva High School (HS) from Otjombinde and Epukiro Secondary School (SS) were crowned football and netball champions, respectively, at the Omaheke Secondary Schools’ tournament over the weekend. The tournament, hosted under the auspices of the Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU), was staged at the Tallismanus Community Sports Field by C....
CBS come short at the Bayhil tournament
Soccer Talents (CBS) recently returned from the Bayhill Premier Cup U/19 football tournament after getting knocked out in the group stages. CBS was drawn in Group H alongside defending champions Cape Town Spurs FC, Stantfurf United and FC Porto. CBS opened their Bayhill Premier Cup campaign with a 1-all draw against Stanturf United FC. Mitchell’s plain-based team found the...
Chiefs eye premier league return …as north east division intensifies
Rundu Chiefs chairman Agrippa Kamho Haindongo yesterday said his team is determined to return to top-flight football, as they currently lead the National North-East First Division log. The Rundu-based outfit sits on top of the league with 31 points from 15 games played so far, closely followed by United Stars and KK United, both on...
From street play to best goalkeeper at Newspaper Cup
OUTJO – Mcheni Kavendjii from the Kunene regional football team showcased splendid goalkeeping skills during the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament in Outjo last weekend. He scooped the best goalkeeper of the tournament award at the event. His regional team walked away victorious after a historic win against the Kavango East football team. Kavendjii...
Nandi-Ndaitwah eyes sport professionalism
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said her administration will work towards the professionalisation of sport codes, targeted investment promotion and sport infrastructure development. In her State of the Nation address in Parliament last week, the Head of State said the sport industry includes research and development, talent management, construction and marketing, creating many new business opportunities...
Date set for Young African, Mighty Gunners replay
GOBABIS, 25 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced 30 April 2025 as match day for the abandoned match between Omaheke’s premier league side Young African FC and Mighty Gunners FC from Otjiwarongo.The fixture was called off by the referee in the injury time of the first half on 5 April 2025...
Sport development flourishes in Otjinene – Tjatindi
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Alphonso Tjatindi, the sports officer for the Otjinene Constituency, is beaming with pride over the progress made in local sports development during his three years of voluntary service. From athletics to football and even chess, He has played a central role in transforming the sporting landscape in this rural part of...
We are on the right track – Kavirombo
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Professor Supporters Club (PSC) organiser Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo says the club is making progress towards achieving its objectives. PSC horses showed impressive performances at the inaugural Easter Cup horse-racing competition held in Omaheke region’s Otjinene constituency recently. Among the club’s horses that shone in Otjinene are Action Time and Bin Laden,...
Simasiku stresses ethics and adherence to regulations
Renowned boxing referee Angel Simasiku says the lifeblood of boxing’s integrity lies squarely with referees and judges. Simasiku made these remarks on Saturday during the MTC-Kilimanjaro Club Boxing Clinic held in Oshakati, explaining the importance of ethics and adherence to regulations by boxing referees and judges. Speaking to attendees, Simasiku asserted that a strong understanding...