Hilma Nalupe As the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season approaches, four clubs: FC Ongos, Khomas Nampol FC, Blue Waters FC and Julinho Sporting FC, took to the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend for pre-season friendlies to test their squads and fine-tune tactics. The weekend action saw FC Ongos emerge as the strongest...
Gladiators sword up to face Copper Queens
The Brave Gladiators are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Zambia in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfcon) qualifiers. The first leg is set for 22 October at Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by the return leg on 26 October in Ndola, Zambia. The tie will determine which...
Futsal trials set for weekend
Futsal Namibia will this weekend conduct national U/17 trials to select players whowill represent the country at this year’s Dakar en Jeux International Futsal Tournament in Diamniadio, Senegal. The continental tournament is scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 November, with Namibia aiming to assemble a strong team capable of flying the national flag...
Tales of the Legends – A giant has fallen …Remembering uncle Gideon ‘Sonny-Boy’ Bailey 1939-2025
Born Gideon Bailey on the 21 June 1939 in the southern capital Keetmanshoop, Uncle ‘Sonny-Boy’, was a go-getter from the word go. A bird of passage, the strongly built business-minded young Fellah embarked on an exploring journey that took him across the Orange River in search of greener pastures. The streetwise boy from ‘Kitmaro’ spent...
Pre-season tournament aims to boost fitness
Hilma Nalupe Football fans in Okahandja are in for a treat this Saturday as Okahandja Football Club hosts a four-team pre-season tournament at the Nau Aib stadium. The one-day event will feature Okahandja FC, Life Fighters FC, African Stars FC and Eleven Arrows FC, all using the platform to fine-tune their squads ahead of the...
Rooi set for World Triathlon Championship finals
Namibian para-athlete Jerome Rooi is set to compete in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong tomorrow, which includes the Para-Triathlon category. The championship, which began on 15 October and runs until the 19th, has drawn athletes from over 43 countries. Rooi heads into the event in fine form after an impressive showing at...
Action-packed weekend in futsal league
Futsal fans in the country will be in for a treat when the national futsal league continues over the weekend. A number of matches are lined up for Saturday. Seven matches are set for Saturday, with Maverick in 10thposition on the standing taking on Boston Madrid in a tie expected to start at 14h00. This...
Personality of the week – Gowaseb takes coaching lane
Namibian T54 wheelchair racer Roodly Gowaseb, known for his resilience on the track and passion for para-sport development, is now taking on another role as coach. The decorated T54 para-athlete, who has represented Namibia in various regional and international competitions, has started transitioning into coaching after completing a certified course with the Namibia National Olympic...
Willy Stephanus Foundation gives back
Zebaldt Ngaruka In a show of community spirit, the Awilo Stephanus Foundation on Tuesday donated printing paper and sanitary pads worth N$3 000 to Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Windhoek. Speaking on behalf of the foundation, Billa Kandjii said the gesture forms part of their social responsibility and reflects their dedication to supporting Namibian learners....
Sunshine academy champions grassroots boxing development
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy, co-sponsored by PstBet in collaboration with the Khomas Boxing Federation, is scheduled to host an amateur boxing development event on Saturday at the After School Centre in Windhoek. The event intends to develop young boxing talent, ensuring a brighter future for Namibian boxing. It also demonstrates to...









