Sports

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

As I was penning this revered weekly column of mine, my fingers were trembling and my heart aching after witnessing the ill-treatment and abuse of fellow journalist and brother from another mother, Sheefeni Nikodemus of The Namibian newspaper.

After playing to an action-packed goalless draw against the Copper Queens of Zambia in yesterday’s first leg of their 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers in Lusaka, Brave Gladiators captain Emma Naris said the fight is far from over, as they now prepare for the second leg with renewed vigour.

Players and staff of the Namibia women’s senior hockey team were on Tuesday rewarded for their breathtaking exploits during 2021, which saw them winning last year’s Africa Indoor Hockey Cup and also automatically qualifying for this year’s Indoor Hockey World Cup.

New Era Sport (NE) recently caught up with Cricket Namibia (CN) chief executive officer Johan Muller (JM), who spoke candidly about the association’s long-term plans, youth development and how they have succeeded in professionalising local cricket at almost all levels.

Local labour and sports consultant Olsen Kahiriri yesterday insisted that Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu is still legally contracted to DStv Premiership outfit Sekhukhune United, despite reports that the player was recently offloaded by the club.

If the Brave Gladiators are to beat the Copper Queens of Zambia in today’s 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier, Namibian captain Emma Naris said they should ensure that they take their chances in front of the goal and safeguard against committing unwarranted errors.

Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) retained the Category A title, while Swakopmund Fistball Club (SFC 1) defended the Category B trophy during the Bank Windhoek Fistball League’s opening tournament played last weekend in Swakopmund. 

Road running enthusiasts can look forward to pound the pavement again with the introduction of the Moon Valley Marathon set for 19 March 2022 in Swakopmund.

Namibia’s senior women’s cricket team vice-captain, Yasmeen Khan has been selected as one of the world’s top female cricketers to participate in this year’s FairBreak Invitational tournament in Dubai.