With Namibia’s quest for the Cosafa women’s championship glory firmly in their sights, the Brave Gladiators are raring to go in a pair of international friendlies against the Lichtenstein national women’s team. These matches, scheduled for today at 18h00 and Sunday at 10h00, serve as a crucial stepping stone in their preparation for their upcoming...
Sport can significantly contribute to the economic development of Namibia, the well-being of the nation, and empower young people to discover themselves and play a role in shaping their future, said Vice President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday afternoon at the Old State House in Windhoek. She candidly said that issues of infrastructure are not...
Limba Mupetami When he is not representing the City of Windhoek, Harold Bolla Akwenye is running the city. However, many do not know much about the sheer determination it takes to wake up, lace up and hit the streets to keep fit and healthy. Akwenye, who is the spokesperson of the City of Windhoek, has...
Limba Mupetami “I am stronger than most of these boys here. They are small boys. I show them how to lift weights properly so that they don’t injure themselves. But some think they are stronger than me,” said a chuckling Ben Ben, a regular at Ondumbo Niise Gym in Ombili. The gym, located on Omuvapu...
The Brave Warriors fell short of lifting the 2024 Cosafa tournament trophy after a 5-0 drubbing against a marauding Angolan side, but Namibians should take away the positives and be proud of coach Collin Benjamin and his charges. This was the standout message from Angola’s head coach Pedro Gonçalves, who after Sunday’s final showered praised...
Okahandja-based outfit, Tuk Tuk FC, won the inaugural edition of the annual Willy Stephanus Open Tournament in Windhoek on Monday. The tournament, which began on Saturday and finished Monday, was declared a resounding success by organiser Billa Kandjii. He shared with Nampa that participants showed exceptional performance, pride and dedication to the tournament’s ideals. Kandjii...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Ondangwa United edged closest title rivals Mama Love 2-1 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Oshikoto Regional League to seven points. The boys from Ondangwa are moving within touching distance of clinching the league title. With just four games left before the season concludes, they now...
The friends and family of Julien Bernard gathered on a hillside to greet him as the Tour de France passed by his home during last Friday’s stage in Burgundy, giving him a welcome that authorities found a little too warm. Celebrations went too far for the International Cycling Union (UCI) race commissaries, responsible for imposing...
Novak Djokovic accused Wimbledon fans of ‘disrespect’ in a withering on-court tirade after reaching a 60th Grand Slam quarterfinal and 15th at the All England Club this week. World No.2 Djokovic, the seven-time champion at Wimbledon and chasing a record-setting 25th major, defeated 15th-ranked Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. He then launched an angry outburst...
Limba Mupetami The Richelieu Eagles have encountered a challenging start in the Castle Light series, facing a string of defeats against the hands of Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The Richelieu Eagles have so far lost three out of five of the series’ matches. In the opening match last...