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Swimmers dive into new Long Course season
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Swimmers dive into new Long Course season

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) officially kicked off the 2025 Bank Windhoek NASFED Long Course Season with a national gala at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek over the weekend. The two-day event, which took place from Friday to Saturday, brought together swimmers from clubs across Windhoek, marking an energetic start to...

Mechanical failure ends Rooi’s race in Wollongong
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Mechanical failure ends Rooi’s race in Wollongong

Namibian para-triathlete Jerome Rooi was forced to withdraw from the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong, Australia, on Saturday after suffering a mechanical issue mid-race. According to one of his accompanying coaches Jean-Paul ‘JP’ Schmidt, he had a strong start to the race and looked poised for a top finish before trouble struck. “He...

Carballo signs with Ferrol Rugby Club
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Carballo signs with Ferrol Rugby Club

Namibian rugby talent Miguel Carballo has taken a major step in his sporting journey, signing with Ferrol Rugby Club in Spain.  For him, this achievement represents not only years of dedication and discipline but also the unwavering support of his faith, his family and his mentors. “First of all, I want to thank God Almighty...

Premier League teams sharpen up ahead of season kick-off
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Premier League teams sharpen up ahead of season kick-off

Hilma Nalupe As the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season approaches, four clubs: FC Ongos, Khomas Nampol FC, Blue Waters FC and Julinho Sporting FC, took to the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend for pre-season friendlies to test their squads and fine-tune tactics. The weekend action saw FC Ongos emerge as the strongest...

Tales of the Legends – A giant has fallen …Remembering uncle Gideon ‘Sonny-Boy’ Bailey     1939-2025
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Tales of the Legends – A giant has fallen …Remembering uncle Gideon ‘Sonny-Boy’ Bailey     1939-2025

Born Gideon Bailey on the 21 June 1939 in the southern capital Keetmanshoop, Uncle ‘Sonny-Boy’, was a go-getter from the word go. A bird of passage, the strongly built business-minded young Fellah embarked on an exploring journey that took him across the Orange River in search of greener pastures.  The streetwise boy from ‘Kitmaro’ spent...

Pre-season tournament aims to boost fitness
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Pre-season tournament aims to boost fitness

Hilma Nalupe Football fans in Okahandja are in for a treat this Saturday as Okahandja Football Club hosts a four-team pre-season tournament at the Nau Aib stadium.  The one-day event will feature Okahandja FC, Life Fighters FC, African Stars FC and Eleven Arrows FC, all using the platform to fine-tune their squads ahead of the...

Rooi set for World Triathlon Championship finals 
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Rooi set for World Triathlon Championship finals 

Namibian para-athlete Jerome Rooi is set to compete in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong tomorrow, which includes the Para-Triathlon category. The championship, which began on 15 October and runs until the 19th, has drawn athletes from over 43 countries. Rooi heads into the event in fine form after an impressive showing at...

Action-packed weekend in futsal league 
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Action-packed weekend in futsal league 

Futsal fans in the country will be in for a treat when the national futsal league continues over the weekend.  A number of matches are lined up for Saturday.  Seven matches are set for Saturday, with Maverick in 10thposition on the standing taking on Boston Madrid in a tie expected to start at 14h00.  This...

Gladiators sword up to face Copper Queens
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Gladiators sword up to face Copper Queens

The Brave Gladiators are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Zambia in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfcon) qualifiers. The first leg is set for 22 October at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by the return leg on 26 October in Ndola, Zambia.  The tie will determine which...

Futsal trials set for weekend
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Futsal trials set for weekend

Futsal Namibia will this weekend conduct national U/17 trials to select players whowill represent the country at this year’s Dakar en Jeux International Futsal Tournament in Diamniadio, Senegal. The continental tournament is scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 November, with Namibia aiming to assemble a strong team capable of flying the national flag...