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Over 184 swimmers between the ages of six and 69 will take part in the Long Course National Championships set for Windhoek this weekend. 

Although the Brave Gladiators agonisingly missed out on a crucial opportunity to book themselves a place at this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, an optimistic coach Woody Jacobs says the future looks bright for his girls as yesterday’s clash was a monumental learning curve.

Namibian cricketer Eveleen Kejarukua was on Saturday unveiled as one of three new signees of English side East Huntspill Cricket Club, which campaigns in that country’s West Somerset Cricket League.

A win in today’s final-round qualifier of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations could mark a significant turning point for Namibian women’s football, as the country’s Brave Gladiators will be fighting to secure a spot at the continental competition.

Athletics Namibia (AN) president Erwin Naimhwaka has expressed satisfaction with the level of competitiveness displayed during the fourth leg of the Coca-Cola Grand Prix held at Rietfontein over the weekend. 

Coach and owner of Afrocats Lions Dimitri Bittler said despite their pre-season triumph of the MTC Fast Five Cup, he believes the team have got a lot to do to reach the needed fitness level. 

The head coach of Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) who are the reigning champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), said their preparations for the Fast Five tournament tomorrow faced a bit of a challenge as they could not get enough training due to persistent rain over the past few days.

This year’s edition of the poplar Tour de Windhoek will be tougher, bigger and better compared to the previous editions, the race organisers said yesterday.

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the Namibia Premier League (NPL) are entangled in a fresh brawl over the affiliation of clubs, following the NPL’s invitation to various teams to join its National First Division.

Back in the day, unfashionable Khorixas outfit Robber Chanties Football Club boasted arguably one of the deadliest frontline combinations in domestic football.