Top Namibian cyclist Vera Looser will be in action on Sunday at 14h00. She will compete in the women’s road race event. This will not be the first time she participates in this prestigious tournament, having represented Namibia at the Olympics in 2016 and 2021. She hopes to make the final cut this year, as...
While the transfer window typically signifies a lucrative period for football agents in many parts of the world, the reality for those operating locally is far less promising. With the local transfer window currently open and players moving between various local clubs, many might assume that agents are raking in profits from these deals. But...
Truthfully speaking, no amount of words will describe the devastation and sorrow upon learning about the unexpected transition to eternity of a close buddy, a man of great substance, well-spoken, mild-mannered, humble soul, and above all, an intellectual par excellence. Dear readers, my ageing fingers are trembling like a fired-up Concertina player fronting a salted...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their efforts to keep local footballers ready for the upcoming big tournaments in the region, the Epukiro Youth Forum have organised a mini-football tournament, called Preparatory Games, which will be played at the Epukiro Sports Field. One of the organisers, iselah Kamuhenune and her friend Rinomasa Kaukuata thought of hosting the tournament...
The 7th edition of the Rhuuksie Soccer Bonanza, formerly known as the Queensab Soccer Bonanza, will take place at Rehoboth Stadium this weekend. This highly-anticipated tournament promises to showcase some of the best local football talent, with an impressive prize pool of N$50 000 up for grabs. The entry fee is set at N$2 500,...
Rössing Uranium handed over sponsorship of N$50 000 to the SFC Swakopmund Sport Club for its annual youth tournament. The tournament is slated for the weekend of 9 to 11 August, and again from 14 to 15 September. It will see teams from Windhoek, Rosh Pinah, Swakopmund and the northern part of the country coming...
The Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) finds itself embroiled in a storm of allegations and internal strife. At a press conference held yesterday, NNPC president Johannes Litwayi and secretary general Michael Hamukwaya vehemently denied the corruption allegations levelled against them by now suspended treasurer Jean ‘JP’ Schmidt. The leadership announced Schmidt’s suspension, citing defamation and...
Ongos Ladies FC is beefing up their squad for the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers by bringing in five new players. Head coach Shama Gure expressed optimism about their chances to advance to the next round this year. “We are roping in five new players to strengthen the squad. I...
From local fields to international level, this is Tjipenandjambi Carl Karuuombe’s journey in football. This publication sat with the star, and this is what he shares regarding his football journey. Most memorable match: So far, I would say it is the World Cup qualifiers match against Liberia. Biggest disappointment: When I got injured while training...
Hesron Kapanga The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is actively preparing for the upcoming 2024/25 men’s and women’s Premier League, as this season will introduce the first-ever club licensing process. The two-day workshop on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) commenced on Monday, and is being attended by 64 officials from...