Zebaldt Ngaruka Gobabis-based Debmarine Premiership outfit Young African FC have momentarily relocated to Windhoek to prepare for the upcoming season, as the Legare stadium in Gobabis remains closed due to maintenance. Club chairperson Maleagi Ngarizemo said they have decided to move to the capital to accord players a conducive environment where they can train, and...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors will this weekend kickstart their campaign to qualify for next year’s African Nations Championship (Chan) with a crucial tie against the unpredictable Crocodiles of Lesotho. The first leg of the two-legged encounter will be played at the 46000 capacity Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, where the return leg is anticipated to be played...
YANGZHOU – At the age of 16, Vitario ‘Namab’ Brunzel is already establishing his presence in the realm of football. Hailing from the lively town of Keetmanshoop, he is part of a distinguished family known for their football prowess. His grandfather, affectionately referred to as Ou Five Hochobeb, along with his father Ricky Gowaseb and...
YANGZHOU, CHINA – Namibia’s U/17 Khomas regional team produced a spirited performance to come from behind to beat their South Korean opponents 2-1 in a thrilling clash at the ongoing Yangzhou China Grand Canal Cities Men’s Elite Youth Football Tournament. The two sides locked horns yesterday at the Yangzhou Sports Park in China, where Namibia...
After a disappointing 1-0 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship opener on Tuesday, Namibia’s Brave Gladiators are focused on bouncing back against Seychelles. Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs attributed the loss to a myriad of missed opportunities, but said all hope is not yet lost for the team. Speaking to...
The Real Madrid Foundation, a social responsibility arm of Spanish football giants Real Madrid, began training for young boys and girls at the Newman Katuta Stadium in Opuwo on Monday as part of its Educational Football Programme. The foundation, which strives to provide young children aged between five and 14 sporting education and values through...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The vice president of the Epukiro Sports Council (ESC) Ngatuuane Hange says boxing has been neglected for a long time, compared to other sports codes in the Omaheke region. He said a lot of attention is given to football, netball, athletics, and volleyball, with boxing coming last. “We have thought about establishing a...
Eveline de Klerk Maurice Kambukwe WALVIS BAY- The long-anticipated renovations of the Kuisebmond stadium have officially started. Last Thursday, the Municipality of Walvis Bay announced investing approximately N$3 million into the refurbishment of the stadium, which has remained unused for a long time. Anita Kaihiva, the municipality’s spokesperson, said the initiative will improve the structure...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Windhoek High School (WHS) recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of their rugby, netball and boys’ hockey first teams, following outstanding performances in the school leagues. Each of these teams secured gold medals in their respective competitions this year. The leagues are designated as follows: rugby is governed by the Namibia Schools Sports Union...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The anticipated peaceful march that was organised by premier league team Young African from Omaheke region but was postponed last week, is scheduled to take, this morning. The purpose of the demonstration is to express the team’s dissatisfaction with the Gobabis Municipality’s decision to deny them access to practice at Legare Stadium’s Field...