Orapa United defender Ivan Kamberipa, who netted his first international goal on Monday, aspires to add more to his tally. The 30-year-old, playing in Botswana’s Premier League, was instrumental in Namibia’s 2-1 victory over Lesotho in the Cosafa Cup Group C tie played at Isaac Wolfson stadium. He found the back of the net in...
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Namibia ready to meet India in Castle Lite series
Limba Mupetami Fresh off their T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies, the Richelieu Eagles are eager to return to action in the Castle Lite series’ clash against India’s Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). The two sides will meet at Wanderers Cricket Ground today, Friday, Sunday and next week on Tuesday, and end on Wednesday. ...
The ‘game of my life’, says Portugal Euros penalty hero Costa
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa said he had the best game of his life against Slovenia on Monday as he saved three penalties to send his team into the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. After a goalless draw over 120 minutes of the last 16-clash in Frankfurt, Porto goalkeeper Costa produced three saves to thwart Slovenia’s three takers...
Paris Olympics organiser stays focused on Games, not politics
The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics said yesterday he was focused on preparations for the Games later this month, rather than the political turmoil gripping France. Tony Estanguet was asked whether the stated values of Paris 2024 and its motto “Games Wide Open” were consistent with the anti-immigration and nationalist agenda of the National...
Tuk Tuk win Deon Hotto Charity Cup
OMARURU – Okahandja-based team Tuk-Tuk won the 4thedition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup, which took place over the weekend in Omaruru. They played Dynamos, a team from the Ovihitua settlement, in the final. The match after full-time ended in a stalemate, thus going over to penalties, which TukTuk won. They bagged N$20 000 for...
Namibia triumph over Lesotho… as Kamberipa and Muzeu score for Warriors
The Brave Warriors of Namibia triumphed over a spirited Lesotho side with a 2-1 victory in their second match of Group C of the Cosafa Cup, held yesterday at the Issac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa. This marks Namibia’s first win in the tournament, boosting their standing in the group. Namibia’s goals were netted...
Carrying forward family football legacy
Ezekiel Hans, a 17-year-old grade 11 student at St. Paul’s College, is a young and determined football player poised to become a future professional star. Carrying forward his family’s legacy, Hans has been a key player for Ramblers, showing a natural talent and passion for the sport from a very young age. His dedication and...
Warriors target maximum points against Lesotho… Benjamin aware of threat posed by opponents
GQEBERHA – The Brave Warriors will be gunning for maximum pointswhen they take on Lesotho in their second Group C match at the Cosafa Cup tournament today. The teams are tied on a single point each, following draws in their opening fixtures but Namibia’shead coach Collin Benjamin is confident his side can collect all three...
Welwitschia’s humbled by superior Bulls
Limba Mupetami The Windhoek Beer Welwitschias suffered a crushing defeat against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their international friendly match at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. The Namibian team, predominantly composed of local players, was overwhelmed by the Bulls, who secured a resounding 92-8 victory. Welwitschias captain Prince !Gaoseb acknowledged the challenge...
Namibia misses out on chance to host Cosafa
Limba Mupetami Namibia will not host the Cosafa Under-17 men’s championship as the opportunity has gone to Mozambique. Namibia had initially shown interest in hosting the tournament, with Namibia Football Association president, Robert Shimooshili saying in April, part of the prize money the Brave Warriors received for participating in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)...