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The life and times of unheralded football icon
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The life and times of unheralded football icon

Cometh the hour, cometh the man, Katutura glamour football club African Stars boasts a filthy-rich resume from its inevitable birth at Windhoek’s Old Location in 1952.  The club has gone from strength to strength, growing in stature from a basic community social establishment to a well-structured business entity.  Well, there is an old saying that...

Katutura Central Heroes Cup kicks off today  
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Katutura Central Heroes Cup kicks off today  

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The first edition of the Katutura Central Heroes Cup under the auspices of the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation is starting today at the famous Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek.  The N$50 000-worth competition attracted 12 football and 10 netball All Stars teams from various constituencies, and is spearheaded by Katutura Central constituency councillor...

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb raises N$230 000
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Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb raises N$230 000

During their 14th Golf Fun Day held recently at the DPM Tsumeb Golf Club, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb successfully raised N$230 000.  The event brought together 24 teams from leading institutions and industries for a day of friendly competition and community support. The teams teed off at 08h00, enjoying a full day of golfing excitement...

Nathanael to face Fuzile in a 10-round showdown
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Nathanael to face Fuzile in a 10-round showdown

Namibian boxer Sebastian Nathaniel is lacing up his gloves for another electrifying bout on international soil.  This time, he is in East London, South Africa, where he will step into the ring against the formidable Azinga Fuzile in a 10-round clash this Sunday.  The action will go on at the iconic Orient Theatre, a venue...

Shimooshili laments abuse of referees
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Shimooshili laments abuse of referees

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is conducting a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop at Football House in Katutura. It started from 20 August to 23 August. The Safe Stadium Initiative aims to create a safe environment for everyone coming to football venues, and promote a safety and security culture within member associations across Africa....

Volleyball league returns this weekend… games slated for Ondangwa
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Volleyball league returns this weekend… games slated for Ondangwa

Volleyball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the MTC Namibia Volleyball Federation’s (NVF) national league games will be staged in the northern town of Ondangwa.  Both women’s and men’s teams will compete in various matches, with action kicking off on Saturday. In the men’s division, Calvary Eagles Sport Club (CESC) will start...

 Jacobs returns as Tigers head coach
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 Jacobs returns as Tigers head coach

In a significant move for Namibian football, former Ramblers, Orlando Pirates and Black Africa coach Woody Jacobs has been appointed as the head coach of Tigers FC on a one-year contract, with an option for renewal.  His return to the Namibian football scene follows a stint in Botswana, where he coached Matebele Football Club until...

Namibia qualifies for Afcon after finishing top… teams to play finals to end off tourney 
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Namibia qualifies for Afcon after finishing top… teams to play finals to end off tourney 

Having dominated proceedings in the group stages of the Central South Africa qualifiers, the Namibian senior men’s and women’s hockey teams have booked spots for the hockey African Cup of Nations (Afcon).  This is after the teams finished top of their respective groups.   The teams will, however, still compete in the finals for formality, where...