Salut Boxing Gym’s boxer Abed Shikongo retained his World Boxing Association (WBO) Pan-Africa title after his bout against Harry Simon Jr. ended in a draw on Saturday morning at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The two were the main attraction on the card, where Simon ‘The Terminator’ vs. Paulus Shimweefeleni ‘Ninja’ competed in an exhibition...
Despite a convincing 3-1 win over Julinho Sporting on Saturday, Fortune Eichab, Khomas Namibian Police (NamPol) gaffer said their performance was not the best. He said if they are to contest for the title, they should improve. NamPol played their second match of the season on Saturday, facing the Rundu-based team Julinho. NamPol picked up...
Swiss cyclist Konny Looser secured his eighth victory in the solo men’s category of the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash, finishing the gruelling 401-kilometre (km) race through the desert in a remarkable time of 15:01:29. This achievement solidifies his dominance in the longest single-stage mountain bike race. He has won eight of the ten events he...
The 2024 Africa Netball Cup kicks off today. It runs until 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Teams have finalised their preparations for this highly-anticipated tournament, which will feature both women’s and men’s categories. In the women’s category, host Namibia will compete alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ...
Carin Slabbert was appointed as the new Namibia Hockey Union president, at the elective Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday. At the same AGM, NHU also managed to ratify a new constitution, which reconstructs a new executive structure and elected a new executive committee. The vice president for women is Marietta Stoffberg, with the vice...
The Capricorn Eagles delivered a dominating performance against China, clinching a 10-wicket victory in the Hong Kong Women’s T20I series. After losing the toss, Namibia was put in to field first, but their disciplined and aggressive bowling gave them control. China opted to bat, but the Eagles’ bowlers proved relentless as China managed only 55/9...
The FNB Women Super League will continue this weekend, with crucial matches slated for different venues across the nation. Action will commence today at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) technical centre where Nust Babes will face Khomas Nampol Ladies at 17h00. Action will continue tomorrow morning when Okahandja FC welcomes Beauties at Nau-aib Stadium in...
Sixteen DebMarine Premier League matches are lined-up this weekend with defending champions, African Stars to square off against Unam FC at Independence Stadium in a match that starts at 19h00. Both teams are yet to get off the mark after they failed to play their matches last weekend. Stars was set to play Young African,...
Born in Otjiwarongo in 1961, Egbert Hoff was raised in Windhoek, and schooled at the revered Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), an upmarket learning institution primarily tailored to take German-speaking ‘Pikininis’ through the ropes in Academia. ‘Hoffy’ started kicking a football at the age of 10 for the school team but only got to play...
An unforgettable week awaits as the Namibian women’s and men’s netball teams prepare for the highly anticipated Africa Netball Cup, scheduled for 9 to 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. This prestigious competition will feature nine women’s teams, including the host nation Namibia, alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and...