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KBA Premier League intensifies as play-offs loom
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KBA Premier League intensifies as play-offs loom

The Unam Rebels have secured their place in the upcoming play-offs after a convincing 96-79 victory over BAS Vikings in the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) Premier League at the UNAM Gym Hall on Friday. The victory places the Rebels third in the standings with 22 points from 14 games played this season, trailing only leaders...

Inline hockey team gears up for debut at World Games  
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Inline hockey team gears up for debut at World Games  

Namibia’s inline hockey team is gearing up to compete at this year’s 12th World Games, which will be held in China this month from 7 to 11 August.  The competition will take place in Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province.   Competing countries are host nation China, France, the Czech Republic, Italy, the United...

De Marigny Lagesse wins stage two of Tour de Windhoek
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De Marigny Lagesse wins stage two of Tour de Windhoek

Hesron Kapanga  Mauritian rider Lucie Eva de Marigny Lagesse was crowned winner of stage two of the Tour de Windhoek on Friday after outclassing her opponents in the sprint finish at Teufelsschlucht. Stage two in the women’s elite race covered an 83-kilometre route on the A1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja, with the women’s peloton...

Hockey dreams ignite at mini world cup
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Hockey dreams ignite at mini world cup

Hilma Nalupe The 2025 FNB Insurance Russel Bartlett Field Hockey Mini World Cup brought colour, competition and camaraderie to the Davin Astro at Windhoek High School on the 1 to 2 August. With dozens of energetic U/9, U/11 and U/13 teams donning international colours, the event delivered not only action-packed hockey but also a platform...

Billie Jean cup to start today 
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Billie Jean cup to start today 

The stage is set for the iconic Billie Jean King Cup (BJK) by Gainbridge Africa Group III event, which roars into life today at the Central Tennis Court (CTC) in Olympia.  The competition will start today and run until 9 August in the capital.  Twelve countries, namely, Algeria, host nation Namibia, Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar,...

Petrus joins Sudanese giants Al Hilal    … After leaving relegated Cape Town City
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Petrus joins Sudanese giants Al Hilal    … After leaving relegated Cape Town City

Namibian international Aprocius Petrus has officially completed a move to Sudanese champions Al Hilal, leaving South African side Cape Town City following their unexpected relegation.  The 26-year-old defender has signed a four-year contract with the Khartoum-based giants, marking a new chapter in his professional career. “Thank you for everything. I am leaving with a full...

Female cyclists to earn UCI ranking points for first time in Tour de Windhoek
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Female cyclists to earn UCI ranking points for first time in Tour de Windhoek

Hesron Kapanga  Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Tauko Shilongo said this year’s Tour de Windhoek will, for the first time, see female cyclists earning International Cycling Union (UCI) ranking points. Namibia’s premier international cycling event, the Tour de Windhoek, which features five stages, sees Namibia’s top riders competing against the best from neighbouring countries in...

Unam hosts thrilling Khomas basketball
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Unam hosts thrilling Khomas basketball

Windhoek basketball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the Khomas Basketball League returns with exciting games scheduled for tonight at the Unam Gym Hall. Two matches are slated for today. The first starts at 18h15 between BAS Vikings and Unam Rebels. This will be followed by what’s expected to be a thrilling...

Action-packed weekend in the Super 10
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Action-packed weekend in the Super 10

Action in the Khomas Super 10 will take centre stage this weekend, with more than 10 matches scheduled in the capital on Friday and Saturday.  The league last had games in June to make way for the 2024 African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games, held in Windhoek and Swakopmund.  After the long break,...