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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...

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,...

Windhoek gears up for Good Series finals
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Windhoek gears up for Good Series finals

After a thrilling journey across the country, the Nedbank for Good Series is bringing its final round to the capital on Saturday at the Windhoek Golf and Country Club for the 13th and final leg of the regional competition, where the last two finalists will earn their coveted spots in the series finale on 3...