The Brave Warriors will have to deliver a top-class performance as they face Liberia in their second-last Fifa World Cup qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia today at 18h00. Namibia heads into the clash with renewed confidence after their convincing 3-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in Francistown, Botswana, where Peter...
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Personality of the week – Twin goalkeepers united by passion, purpose
Hilma Nalupe Growing up in Khomasdal, Windhoek, twins Johan and Steffi have always shared more than just a birthday. They share a deep passion for football, a strong sense of discipline and an unbreakable sibling bond that continues to shape their journey both on and off the field. From the age of three, the pair...
Fistball to ignite sparks in city …Grafenau miss out
Fistball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the Cohen Fistball Club (CFC) prepares to host an exciting fistball tournament in the capital. A total of 10 teams has confirmed their participation and will battle it out for top honours across various categories. The first match is scheduled to kick off at 08h30...
NFA announces league return … clubs share mixed emotions
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the 2025/26 football season will officially kick off later this month. According to a statement issued by the NFA, the new season is set to commence on Friday, 24 October 2025. “The official kick-off date of the 2025/26 football season is set for Friday, 24 October. All...
Cric Gen wins Nedbank T20 league
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge T20 league ended the season with a glittering awards ceremony at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden in Windhoek last week. The event marked the end of a fiercely contested tournament that showcased Namibia’s rising cricket stars and growing community enthusiasm for the sport. Team Cricket Generation (Cric...
Amutenya’s vision for Namibia’s grassroots sports
Hilma Nalupe In a sports world often dominated by top clubs and pro leagues, one man is quietly building a bridge for those who are left behind. Shalom Amutenya, founder of the Dream Social Football League (DSFL), now turning into the Dream Sports Network (DSN), is leading a movement that brings new hope to young...
Thousands expected at AUSC marathon …Namibia fields eight at inaugural event
Namibia has sent a team of eight athletes for the first African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Marathon, scheduled to take place this weekend in Tshwane, South Africa. This will be the first edition of the event, which aims to bring together long-distance runners from across the AUSC Region 5 countries. The marathon will...
MPSH triumphs Hardap Governor’s Cup
Zebaldt Ngaruka Windhoek-based football club MPSH won the inaugural Riaan McNab Hardap Governor’s Cup recently held at Rehoboth Stadium. The competition themed ‘Football against Gender-Based Violence, Violence against Children, and Substance Abuse’ attracted 36 participants from various parts of the country. En route to victory, MPSH stunned Mighty Pirates from Groot Aub 4-2 on penalties...
Namibia Para Athletes struggle in India
Hesron Kapanga Namibian athletes endured a tough campaign at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, marking the country’s poorest performance in the last four editions of the global competition. The 12th edition of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 27...
Shililifa claims historic victory in Eswatini
Hilma Nalupe Namibian cyclist Olivia Shililifa made history at the MTN Khemani Road Classic 2025 in Eswatini, becoming the first woman to win the 100km race. Racing for CYMOT Racing Team on 27 September, Shililifa powered through the tough terrain with determination and focus, leaving competitors behind and crossing the finish line to claim a...









