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Tales of the Legends – Tribute to departed sport icons   
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Tales of the Legends – Tribute to departed sport icons  

Born Jeffrey James Luck in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa, on 13 October 1956, Jeff was exposed to various sporting disciplines at an early age. However, many people only came to know him as the tough tackling defender plying his trade with ambitious Pionierspark outfit Ramblers Football Club in the mid-80s.  Jeff was also a...

Vistorina Ugulu: From curiosity to centre court leadership
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Vistorina Ugulu: From curiosity to centre court leadership

What began as a casual interest has grown into a deep-rooted passion for Vistorina Ugulu, the energetic centre for Unam Jaguars.  Now a key player in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League, her journey into the netball court was sparked not by pressure or ambition, but by simple curiosity. “I first tried netball out of...

NCS aims for dominance as league action resumes 
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NCS aims for dominance as league action resumes 

As the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League enters a crucial phase, log leaders Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) step onto the court with a clear mission this weekend: to extend their lead at the top of the table and tighten their grip on the 2025 title race. The upcoming Round 16 and 17 fixtures, scheduled to...

Mbakera aims high with Caf A license
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Mbakera aims high with Caf A license

Debmarine premiership-winning coach Mervin Mbakera is in South Africa, pursuing his CAF A licence with senior national team head coach, Collin Benjamin. The two Namibian coaches will rub shoulders with some of the continent’s top football figures, including former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena, Chippa United head coach and former SuperSport United playmaker Kurt Lentjies,...

Swimming coach reflects on American tour
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Swimming coach reflects on American tour

Namibian swimming coach Digeo Kahlari says his recent trip to the United States for the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) world clinic has given him invaluable lessons that he wants to impart to the local swimming community. The prestigious clinic, held from 2–5 September, attracted more than 600 coaches from across the globe. Africa was...

Nampol intensifies training
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Nampol intensifies training

Namibia Premiership outfit Khomas Nampol have already intensified training ahead of the new Namibia Premier League season, despite uncertainty over when the league will officially kick off. Nampol, who gained promotion two seasons ago, have enjoyed a solid run in the top-flight league, consistently finishing among the top five since their debut. Last season, the...

African Stars use weekend friendlies to fine-tune …ahead of crucial CAF Champions League clash
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African Stars use weekend friendlies to fine-tune …ahead of crucial CAF Champions League clash

African Stars head coach Bob Mafoso believes the friendly matches played last weekend were valuable in preparing his team for the upcoming CAF Champions League campaign.  The Namibian champions faced Young African, who themselves are gearing up for the CAF Confederation Cup. Speaking after the matches, Mafoso acknowledged that although the friendlies do not fully...

Kazapua owns up, apologises for actions 
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Kazapua owns up, apologises for actions 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Namibia’s international goalkeeper, Loydt Kazapua, has apologised to the nation for leaving the Brave Warriors team hotel in Francistown, Botswana without authorisation from team management.  The Warriors were in Francistown where they played Malawi and Sao Taome and Principe in the Fifa World Cup qualifier matches.  Kazapua’s decision to leave the hotel after...

Shalulile hat-trick powers Namibia past São Tomé
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Shalulile hat-trick powers Namibia past São Tomé

Hilma Nalupe  FRANCISTOWN-The Brave Warriors kept their FIFA World Cup qualification dream alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over São Tomé and Prìncipe at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, on yesterday. Namibia came into the match determined to bounce back from recent setbacks and captain Peter Shalulile led by example with a...