Zebaldt Ngaruka The Recce Regiment won the Namibian Army’s shooting competition that was recently held at Otjiwarongo’s Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana shooting range in Otjozondjupa region. The competition is an integral part of the army’s efforts to maintain operational readiness and promote a competitive spirit among its personnel. It is aimed at enhancing individual technical skills...
KATIMA MULILO – The regional chairperson of the Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) in the Zambezi region, Lister Sabuta, has said boxing developments in the region are currently paralysed by a lack of sponsorship. He said the federation has administrative structures in place to promote and develop the sport in the region, but these structures lack...
Born on 18 November 1950 on small commercial farm Gaob in the northern part of Namibia, and raised and schooled in Windhoek, Mbako-Pescha was destined for greatness at an early age. She started rattling the baskets at the fairly young age of 13 whilst a pupil at the Rhenish Herero School, alongside some of her...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Gobabis-based Debmarine Premiership outfit Young African FC have momentarily relocated to Windhoek to prepare for the upcoming season, as the Legare stadium in Gobabis remains closed due to maintenance. Club chairperson Maleagi Ngarizemo said they have decided to move to the capital to accord players a conducive environment where they can train, and...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors will this weekend kickstart their campaign to qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship (Chan) with a crucial tie against the unpredictable Crocodiles of Lesotho. The first leg of the two-legged encounter will be played at the 46000 capacity Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, where the return leg is anticipated to be played...
YANGZHOU – At the age of 16, Vitario ‘Namab’ Brunzel is already establishing his presence in the realm of football. Hailing from the lively town of Keetmanshoop, he is part of a distinguished family known for their football prowess. His grandfather, affectionately referred to as Ou Five Hochobeb, along with his father Ricky Gowaseb and...
YANGZHOU, CHINA – Namibia’s U/17 Khomas regional team produced a spirited performance to come from behind to beat their South Korean opponents 2-1 in a thrilling clash at the ongoing Yangzhou China Grand Canal Cities Men’s Elite Youth Football Tournament. The two sides locked horns yesterday at the Yangzhou Sports Park in China, where Namibia...
After a disappointing 1-0 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship opener on Tuesday, Namibia’s Brave Gladiators are focused on bouncing back against Seychelles. Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs attributed the loss to a myriad of missed opportunities, but said all hope is not yet lost for the team. Speaking to...
The Real Madrid Foundation, a social responsibility arm of Spanish football giants Real Madrid, began training for young boys and girls at the Newman Katuta Stadium in Opuwo on Monday as part of its Educational Football Programme. The foundation, which strives to provide young children aged between five and 14 sporting education and values through...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The vice president of the Epukiro Sports Council (ESC) Ngatuuane Hange says boxing has been neglected for a long time, compared to other sports codes in the Omaheke region. He said a lot of attention is given to football, netball, athletics, and volleyball, with boxing coming last. “We have thought about establishing a...