The Young Warriors have been drawn in a tough Group B against Zambia, Angola and Madagascar in the upcoming U/20 AFCON – COSAFA qualifier championship that will take place in the Maputo, Mozambique from 26 September to 5 October 2024.
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Personality of the week – Shililifa aims for national team and Olympics
Local cyclist Olivia Shililifa dreams of one day joining the Namibian national cycling team, and ultimately qualifying for the prestigious Olympic Games. As a member of the Cymot Ladies Racing Team, she has been steadily building her career, and has her sights set on achieving great things in the world of cycling. Shililifa’s cycling journey...
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Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series to Kick Off in Windhoek
The T20 International Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series is set to take place from 6 to 14 September at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This exciting tri-series will feature the Capricorn Eagles competing against Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates in a round-robin format. The team that finishes at the top of the table at the...
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Brave Warriors May Face Cameroon U20 in Africa Cup Qualifier Amid Senior Team Dispute
Reports indicate that Namibia’s Brave Warriors may face Cameroon’s U20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, after the senior national team declined to comply with instructions from the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) to represent the country. Tensions have arisen between the Indomitable Lions’ senior team and FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o....
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Namibian para-athletes set for key races
Namibian para-athletes Ananias Shikongo, along with his guide Even Tjiuiju, and Chris Kinda, partnered with his guide Kelvin Goagoseb, are poised for action today at the Paralympic Games in Japan. The athletes will compete in the T11 100metre (m) heats, which are scheduled to commence at 9h42. Later in the evening, Johannes Nambala will take...
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Nghitumbwa seeks redemption in Japan… as he gears up for Oguni
Local boxer Fillipus Nghitumbwa, who suffered his first career loss in Asia, is eager to right his wrongs in the upcoming bout against Japan’s YukinoriOguni. The fight will take place on 13 October in Yokohama, Japan where they will battle it out in the International Super Bantamweight eigh- round fight. Speaking at a press conference...
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Nedbank for Good coastal leg a success
The Nedbank for Good Series has completed its coastal events in the towns of HentiesBay, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay over the past three consecutive weekends. The events took place at the Henties Bay Golf and Lifestyle Estate on 17 August, the Rössmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 24 August, and the Walvis Bay Golf Club...
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Oshana boxing aims for Youth Games’ dominance
The Oshana Boxing Federation (OBF) is determined to make a powerful impact at the upcoming National Youth Games, which are set to take place in the region this month. With all 14 regions competing for top honours, local boxing experts see this as the perfect opportunity to break their recent streak of underwhelming performances. The...
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Boy child empowered through football tournament
Rudolf Gaiseb The 4×4 Initiative Foundation, in collaboration with the noteworthy School of Destiny Association, last weekend held a football tournament at the Namibia Football Association’s Technical Centre in Windhoek to educate and empower theboy child. Founder of the initiative Sidney Boois said theinitiative, started in2022, is a hands-on and pragmatic approach that provides a...
