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Life Fighters escape relegation zone 
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Life Fighters escape relegation zone 

Hilma Nalupe  Life Fighters Football Club has finally climbed out of the relegation zone following a strong showing during last weekend’s Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) round 15 fixtures.  The club now ranks 13th in the league standings after securing two victories, edging Young African FC 1-0 and defeating Tigers FC 3-2.  The wins mark...

South Africa ends Namibia’s winning streak 
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South Africa ends Namibia’s winning streak 

Hilma Nalupe  South Africa’s indoor women’s hockey team brought an end to Namibia’s winning run at the Nkosi Cup after edging them 4-3 in a tightly contested group stage match played yesterday in Cape Town.  Prior to the encounter, Namibia had performed well in the tournament, having won two matches. The defeat to South Africa...

Desert Jewels settle for seventh in Malawi
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Desert Jewels settle for seventh in Malawi

Lilongwe – The DebMarine Desert Jewels of Namibia wrapped up their Africa Netball Cup campaign with a seventh-place finish on Saturday after a convincing 51–27 victory over Tanzania at the Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe, Malawi. Namibia signed off the tournament on a positive note, producing one of their most composed performances to comfortably...

Haitope strikes gold in Botswana
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Haitope strikes gold in Botswana

Namibian long-distance runner Lavinia Haitope continued her impressive run of form with yet another major victory after claiming gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour (Bronze Label) event held in Botswana on Saturday. Haitope dominated the women’s 10-kilometre race, crossing the finish line in a winning time of 36:03, underlining her growing stature on...

Kuzatjike signs for Man City Academy 
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Kuzatjike signs for Man City Academy 

Zebaldt Ngaruka Manchester City Football Academy signed 14-year-old Namibian young footballer Forestar Rukeeveni Kuzatjike from West Bromwich Albion Academy. The youngster,  born in England to Namibian parents living there, plays either as number 10 and 11. He started his football career at the ADS Grassroot Academy at the the age of seven. Kuzatjike’s father Foreman...

Indoor hockey teams off to strong start at Nkosi Cup
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Indoor hockey teams off to strong start at Nkosi Cup

Hilma Nalupe The Namibian national indoor hockey teams are currently in Cape Town, South Africa, competing in the 2025 Nkosi Cup. The defending champion women’s team, Namibia, opened their campaign in style, winning their first match 7-3 against Zimbabwe last Friday. The men’s team also started on a positive note, edging the United States of...

Woodland Ridge, Boma win big at Tobie Race Day 
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Woodland Ridge, Boma win big at Tobie Race Day 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Renowned racehorses Woodland Ridge and Boma won the main races at the Tobie Van Wyk Race Day held by Naris Turf Club in Rehoboth on Saturday.  Hundreds of racehorses vied for the N$85 000 worth event aimed at honouring legendary Tobie Van Wyk who played an instrumental role in horse racing sport in...

Tales of the Legends – Lost and found, tracking down amazing midfielder
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Tales of the Legends – Lost and found, tracking down amazing midfielder

Born Malcolm Jacobs on the 20th of November 1965, in Steenberg, Cape Town, South Africa, he completed his primary education at Sullivan Primary School and Heathfield High School. From a very young age, sport, especially football, shaped both his character and future.  Malcolm was destined for greatness. He represented Sullivan Primary in inter-schools’ competitions across...