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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...

How TISAN’s revitalisation could unlock Olympic dreams 
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How TISAN’s revitalisation could unlock Olympic dreams 

Stefanus Ngolo The Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (TISAN) was once a vital institution for nurturing the sporting dreams of Namibian students.  However, its long-dormant state, plagued by internal issues and leadership conflicts, has caused significant harm to the country’s aspiring university athletes. The inactivity within TISAN has deprived sporting students of crucial opportunities...

Horse-racing clubs eye August Rush
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Horse-racing clubs eye August Rush

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Namibian horse-racing clubs have set their attention on the upcoming August Rush horse-racing competition, set for Okahandja on 24 August. New Era Sports caught up with some of the horse racing clubs and individual horse owners on their preparations for the prestigious event, to be hosted by Khomas Turf Club (KTC) in the...

Ongos triumph over Green Buffaloes…bows out of tournament
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Ongos triumph over Green Buffaloes…bows out of tournament

FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) champions Ongos Ladies secured a 2-1 win yesterday against Zambia’s Green Buffaloes in the Caf Women’s Champions League qualifiers.  The match was held in Blantyre, Malawi, where the Southern Africa qualifiers for the 2023/24 league are being contested.  Beverly Uueziua and Twelikondjela Amukoto scored Ongos’ goals in the 24th and...

Swallows U/15 dismantle Onaanda 
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Swallows U/15 dismantle Onaanda 

Swallows U/15 showed some signs of improvement as they managed to walk all over Onaanda Football Academy, beating them 6-2 at the SKW B Field on Saturday. The win puts Swallows in a better position to progress to the knock-out stages in Group B, while Onaanda has failed to register a win, falling down the...

Supporters’ jersey unveiled
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Supporters’ jersey unveiled

The Namibia sport supporters’ jersey was officially launched yesterday morning in Windhoek, marking a significant step in promoting national unity through sports.  The jersey comes in three colours, red, blue, and white, and presented by the Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya. Mwiya, while giving the background on the supporters’ attire, said ...