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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...

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...

Tobias eyes historic Crawford, Canelo super-fight … Urges greater investment in local boxing
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Tobias eyes historic Crawford, Canelo super-fight … Urges greater investment in local boxing

Namibia’s veteran boxing promoter, Nestor Tobias, has turned his attention to this weekend’s global boxing spectacle between Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, a bout he said the world will be watching closely, and one from which Namibia can draw both inspiration and important lessons. Set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas,...

Kilimanjaro takes boxing revival to Oshikuku
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Kilimanjaro takes boxing revival to Oshikuku

Kilimanjaro Boxing Club founder and promoter Joseph Bernhard said his decision to hold a boxing tournament in Oshikuku this coming weekend is about giving overlooked communities a fair chance to participate in the sport. The former Olympian explained that he and his stable has enjoyed good support in the Oshana region and the surrounding areas,...

Fistball tourney this weekend 
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Fistball tourney this weekend 

Top teams in the national Fistball league will convene in Windhoek over the weekend for the highly anticipated fifth tournament of the year.  The tournament will take place in the capital, with Cohen Fistball Club serving as the host team for this event. Over 15 teams are expected to compete for top honours in various...

Dust, determination at Karibib Enduro
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Dust, determination at Karibib Enduro

Hilma Nalupe The Namibian Enduro Club brought adrenaline and grit to Farm Ababis near Karibib on Saturday, hosting the seventh leg of the national Enduro championship series. With the sun blazing overhead, the race unfolded in hot and dusty conditions that made overtaking a challenge.  Riders battled across a demanding course that combined Jeep tracks,...