Hilma Nalupe Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars FC have won the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) season, sealing an impressive fourth consecutive league title after finishing top of the standings with 58 points. Stars confirmed their dominance with a 2-0 victory over FC Ongos in their final match of the season at the Independence Stadium...
Abraham Mwanyekange The NFA C-Licence Coaching course will return to Oshikoto region from 5 to 15 May 2026 after eight years. This is only the second time the course will be held in the region. The last course took place in 2018. Oshikoto regional coordinator Johannes Andreas said the course is important because coaches must...
The inaugural Katutura City Run proved to be a strong success this past weekend, delivering an exciting day of racing and community spirit in Katutura. While 67 athletes entered the 10 kilometre (km) event, 37 runners ultimately took to the start line, producing competitive performances and an excellent atmosphere throughout the day. In the men’s...
Dalene Kooper In the arid, rocky plains of the harbour town of Lüderitz in the //Kharas region, where competition and exposure are rare, A 27-year-old full time biology teacher is moonlighting as a football coach to fulfil his passion to drive the Namibian child forward. As if teaching singularly does not demand too much from...
The MTC HopSol Youth League matches took place over the weekend, with almost all age categories taking to the field. A total of 41 games were played at the Jan Mohr Football Field, Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW), and Trustco United Football Field. The early match on Saturday was between Katutura outfit Swallows U/19, who reigned...
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has criticised the state of the Nkurenkuru Youth Sport Complex, saying he is “truly not happy” that athletes are still playing on gravel instead of a grass field. “I’m not happy as I stand here this morning,” Ballotti said on Friday during the handover of materials to 11 Rural Youth...
Pinehas K Pinehas The FNB Women’s Super League showcased a competitive and talented display of women’s football this weekend at the Windhoek Technical High School and Julinho Athletic sports fields in Windhoek. Despite the sport often being underrated, the players proved the high level of competition and development within the league. This highlights the potential...
Pinehas K Pinehas Athletics Namibia hosted the Age Group Championships on Saturday at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The event showcased talented youth who, with more exposure avenues, have the potential to reach greater heights. This publication engaged Athletics Namibia’s secretary general Madeleine Kotze. She said the event serves as good motivation for athletes to...
After leading his team to victory at the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, Kavango East U/20 regional netball team head coach Frans Ndara believes more men should explore opportunities in netball. Ndara, a professional teacher and retired footballer, has been instrumental in the team’s success, guiding them to win the title for two consecutive years...
In Namibia, youth sports development depends mainly on government support, sponsorships, and donations. While these sources are important, they are often not enough and are not always consistent. Many young people, especially in rural constituencies, are left without proper facilities, equipment, and opportunities to develop their talent. In my view, Namibia needs a new approach...