South Africa made history by achieving a remarkable double victory at the 2024 Netball Africa Cup, which concluded over the weekend at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund,after kicking off on 9 December. The Spar Proteas triumphed in the women’s final, defeating Uganda 65-50 in an exhilarating match that showcased their dominance on the court. Simultaneously,...
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Fierce competition unites anglers
The Off shore Angling Tournament, which kicked off on Saturday and wrapped up yesterday, brought fishing enthusiasts to the stunning beaches of Mile 72, Sarah Se Gat and other scenic locations in Henties Bay. The event showcased the region’s natural beauty, attracting seasoned anglers and fishing fans alike. A total of 84 elite anglers from...
Epukiro festive tournament this weekend
The Okovimburu village sports ground in the Epukiro Constituency will be the centre of attraction for the better part of this weekend as the Epukiro Sports Council hosts its annual festive football and netball tournaments. Epukiro sporting events have been around for more than 30 years and are regarded as one of the most prestigious...
Tales of the Legends – In conversation with Spurs’ almost forgotten midfield genius … Edward ‘Fadiga’ Asino
One of very few sport entities not birthed along ethnic lines, youthful Soweto outfit Hotspurs Football Club set the domestic football scene alight with their exciting style of one-touch, carpet football that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Like many other newly-established football clubs, Spurs started life in the country’s lower-tier divisions, and...
Eichab confident about tonight’s encounter …as league continues
Fortune Eichab, head coach of Khomas Nampol, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in tonight’s match. Nampol currently leads the league with seven points, having won three matches and drawn one. Tonight, they will face last year’s runners-up and 13th-placed FC Ongos at Independence Stadium. The match is scheduled to...
Goagoses satisfied with cup progress
The president of Netball Namibia, Rebekka Goagoses, expressed satisfaction with the organisation and progress of the Africa Netball Cup tournament, which is currently underway at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. The competition kicked off on Monday and will run until Saturday, drawing attention from local netball fans. Goagoses acknowledged that while the tournament faced some...
MTC, NRU join hands to boost local rugby
In an effort to provide local players a platform to prepare for the upcoming 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, MTC and the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) have joined forces to launch a new regional 15s tournament. The newly-formed tournament will feature four teams, with approximately 200 local players engaging in non-stop action between February and...
Samaria happy with Africa Netball Cup
Conny Samaria, the chairperson of the organising committee for the Africa Netball Cup currently taking place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, has hailed the tournament as a success thus far. The competition, which began on Monday and is set to end on 15 December, has drawn impressive participation in both the women’s and men’s...
Namport gives N$10.5m for grassroots football
WALVIS BAY – Grassroots football across the country has received a significant boost from the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport). Namport committed to sponsoring second and third-division leagues with N$10.5 million over three years. Namport donated on Monday through the social arm, Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF). As a result of the sponsorship, all Namibia Football...
Netball Africa Games kick off in Swakopmund
The highly anticipated Netball Africa Games commenced on Monday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, marking a significant milestone in African netball history. The competition, running until 14 December, features teams from across the continent competing in women’s and men’s categories. Host nation Namibia is competing in both categories, joined by several other countries. In...