ν Limba Mupetami The head coach of the Brave Warriors, Collin Benjamin, reacted to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations’ (Afcon) qualifier draw, describing it as a tough challenge. The draw, held yesterday in Johannesburg, South Africa, has placed Namibia in Group J, alongside five-time champions Cameroon, Kenya and Zimbabwe. Currently engaged in the Cosafa...
Without a shadow of doubt, one of the relatively less-talked-about, but certainly most gifted midfielder of his generation, former Blue Waters, Tigers and Eleven Arrows’much-travelled attacking midfielder Mekondjo Tobias will go down in history as one of the very few well-polished ball distributors of all time. The gangling playmaker was always a marvel to watch,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Omaheke region’s popular Top 8 football and netball tournament will kick off tomorrow at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis. About 37 football and 22 netball teams from the region will participate in the 12th edition of the tournament, aimed at promoting regional players. One of the competition’s organisers, Kuveri Tjonga, said...
Limba Mupetami The Brave Warriors of Namibia secured their place in the semifinals of the Cosafa Cup tournament with a decisive 3-1 victory over Seychelles at the Issac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa yesterday afternoon. The win sets them up for a challenging encounter with Mozambique in the next round. Bethuel Muzeu was the...
Limba Mupetami Nedbank Namibia yesterday launched the Nedbank Citi Dash, an exhilarating race designed for both novice and elite runners, set to take place on 8 September in Windhoek. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, this event offers a platform for everyone to shine as it aims to bring...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Namibia Horse-Racing Association (NHRA) continues to grow, as various racing clubs are adding to its value. One such club is the Omaheke region’s Epukiro Racing (ER) under the auspices of Iritjiua Murangi, who recently bought a thoroughbred horse named Sitting Bull. ER lost popular hors, Katjutju, and has been relying...
Limba Mupetami The Namibia Hockey Union has announced two senior outdoor hockey teams, male and female, for the upcoming Central-South Africa qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). These qualifiers will be held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 17 to 25 August. Apart from Namibia and host Zimbabwe, other participating countries include Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius,...
Namibia will enter today’s Cosafa Cup tournament tie at 15h00 against Seychelles with an advantage, but coach Collin Benjamin has emphasised the need to stay grounded and focused on collecting points, despite their previous win. Namibia currently sits second in Group C after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Monday at the Isaac Wolfson...
Limba Mupetami The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) launched the 20th edition of the Namibia Annual Sports Awards (NASA) and the Wall of Fame yesterday. This momentous occasion marks two decades of cel ebrating the nation’s sporting excellence. The awards ceremony will take place on 23 November at a venue yet to be announced, while the...
Lawrance Doeseb and David ‘Halaand’ Ndeunyema both earned their senior debuts at the ongoing Cosafa Cup tournament, and are hopeful this opportunity will lead to more. The 21-year-old Doeseb earned his first cap after coming on in the second half of the opening match against Angola, while Ndeunyema (21) earned his first international cap in...