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Hanyanya Player of the Match against Kenya
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Hanyanya Player of the Match against Kenya

LILONGWE – Namibia’s energetic and composed centre, Loide Hanyanya, known fondly as ‘Bokkie’ by teammates, delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, earning her the Player of the Match accolade during the Desert Jewels’ hard-fought 42-42 draw against Kenya at the Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe, Malawi. Hanyanya’s impact was evident from the first whistle. Her...

Mbakera sets sights on premier league promotion 
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Mbakera sets sights on premier league promotion 

GOBABIS – Mervin Mbakera, head coach of the Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) outfit Mariental Sport Club (SC), said the team’s stellar performance in the first two round of matches is fuelled by its desire to play in the Namibian Premier Football League next season.  Mariental SC started their league campaign on a high...

NFA to host elite FIFA goalkeeping course 
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NFA to host elite FIFA goalkeeping course 

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Football Association will host an Elite FIFA Goalkeeping Coaching course from 14-18 December 2025 in Windhoek.  The four-day course is set to bring together 30 goalkeeper coaches from Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe for a week of intense training by internationally acclaimed instructors.  The course is designed to help participants understand...

Namibian chess honours outstanding achievements 
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Namibian chess honours outstanding achievements 

The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) recently held its 2025 annual awards ceremony in Windhoek to honour the achievements and outstanding growth of its players and community.  The sport is enjoying one of its most successful periods, with a wave of achievements that reflect three decades of steady growth and rising player talent across the country.The...

Women’s Super League receives major boost 
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Women’s Super League receives major boost 

Hilma Nalupe  First National Bank (FNB) Namibia retail banking has reaffirmed its commitment to the Women’s Super League (WSL) with a sponsorship of N$9 383 772 over the next three years, broken down into approximately N$3 million per season.  FNB Namibia yesterday announced and officially signed the sponsorship agreement with the Namibia Football Association (NFA),...

U/21 hockey men secure 23rd place 
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U/21 hockey men secure 23rd place 

Hilma Nalupe  Namibian U/21 men’s hockey team claimed a 4-2 victory over Oman, in their last classification match at Junior Hockey World Cup, placing them in the 23rd position out of 24 teams.  Led by their captain, John-Paul Britz who scooped player of the match award against Oman, the team was determined to not take...

Africa Netball Cup takes centre stage in Lilongwe
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Africa Netball Cup takes centre stage in Lilongwe

LILONGWE – The Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe is set to transform into a vibrant hub of continental sporting excellence as the 2025 Netball Africa Cup officially gets underway today.  Running until 14 December, the tournament brings together nine nations: hosts Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini and Botswana, with female...