Hesron Kapanga Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF) president, Abner Sheya, has said exposure to international competition is essential for the growth of deaf sports in Namibia. In an interview with Nampa on Monday, Sheya said 2025 marks a “historic milestone” for the federation, as Namibia has, for the first time since beginning their attempts in...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following the successful conclusion of the Women’s Regional League promotion playoffs over the weekend, no kick-off date has been set for the country’s women’s elite league. This was confirmed by NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata to New Era Sports. “No date now, but we will make an announcement and share other information related to...
Hilma Nalupe The World Fitness Federation (WFF) African Championship took place last weekend in Lusaka, Zambia, and four Namibian bodybuilding athletes made a lasting impression by walking away with gold and silver medals. The championship brought over 100 athletes together from nine African countries to showcase the continent’s bodybuilding talent. Three Namibian athletes, Tshipanda Mbuyi,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Julinho Athletic FC president Nelson Luis said his club acted in accordance with Fifa orders to pay Gyan Peter N$67 500 for disregarding the player’s contract. Peter from Ghana signed a two-year contract with the Rundu-based team, but suffered a serious fracture on his right ankle and was not getting his salary and...
Julene Meyer, the head coach of the Desert Jewels, said preparations for upcoming international commitments are moving forward smoothly despite major obstacles threatening the team’s plans. Meyer confirmed that 15 players are currently in camp, working intensively a head of the Celtic Cup in Scotland and the Netball Africa Cup in Malawi. The national side,...
The second edition of the Champions Super 4, the Battle of Champions, was in full swing, producing mouth-watering clashes for parents and spectators alike at the Tamariskia Stadium in Swakopmund. The top four teams from the MTC HopSol Youth League and Champion Maize Youth League competed in three age groups: U/13, U/15, and U/17 over...
Norway stunned Italy again to complete a perfect qualifying campaign and cement their spot at the World Cup next year. Two more goals from Erling Haaland sealed a 4-1 victory in Milan on Sunday as Norway made it eight wins from eight matches, while the Manchester City striker’s tally of 16 goals in the group...
Limba Mupetami Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed a major structural shift in local football, announcing during its 34th Ordinary Congress in Windhoek that the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) will operate independently from the 2026/2027 season. The decision marks a pivotal moment for Namibian football, with the top-flight league expected to...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s women cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles lost to Papua New Guinea by six wickets last Friday, in the Women’s T20I quadrangular series in Thailand. The Eagles batted first, posting a 74 total, but got bowled out by Papua New Guinea. Namibia is currently ranked fourth and at the bottom of the series...
Namibian athletes scheduled to compete in the judo events at the ongoing Deaflympics were disqualified on Saturday, after failing to meet the required weight categories during the official weigh-in. Team Namibia, making their debut at the Games’ 100th anniversary and 25th edition, travelled with 10 athletes, eight for athletics and two for judo. The two...