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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,...

Warriors seek redemption against São Tomé and Príncipe
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Warriors seek redemption against São Tomé and Príncipe

Hilma Nalupe With the sting their defeat by Malawi still fresh, Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, are determined to bounce back stronger against São Tomé and Príncipe at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, at 15h00 today. Friday’s 2-1 loss to Malawi was a setback for Namibia’s Fifa World Cup qualifiers,...

Young African ready for CAF Confederation Cup clash
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Young African ready for CAF Confederation Cup clash

After a weekend of intense friendly matches in Okahandja, Young African FC head coach Marley Ngarizemo expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and preparations as they get ready for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The pre-season friendlies, part of the club’s final build-up to continental competition, saw Young African defeat Rundu Chiefs 4-1 before...

Netball league delivers thrills
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Netball league delivers thrills

The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League delivered another weekend of electrifying action in sweltering heat at the Paresis netball courts in Otjiwarongo. The teams clashed in rounds 14 and 15, with a series of close encounters, standout individual performances, and dramatic finishes to keep the fans entertained. Saturday began with a nail-biting 46-all draw between...

Golden Girls on course in Khomas netball league
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Golden Girls on course in Khomas netball league

The Golden Girls remained on track to win the first division of the Khomas Netball League at the weekend.  The team’s coach, Jacky Hartman, said they had gone into the match with the main goal of earning points.  “We are taking each game as it comes, with hopes of collecting maximum points in each and...