After suffering a heavy 59-19 defeat at the hands of South Africa’s Airlink Pumas in a warm-up match over the weekend, Namibia’s Welwitschias have quickly turned their attention to a high-stakes international test match against Italy. The event is set for Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Despite the scoreboard telling a different...
The FNB Eagles delivered a thrilling six-wicket victory over India’s Assam Cricket Association in the opening match of their five-game 50-over series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and opted to field first. The visitors were bowled out for 232 in 49.4 overs, with middle-order batter...
The South African Legends delivered a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Botswana in the final of the third edition of the Clash of the Legends Four Nations Tournament. The event was held at the vibrant Obed Itume Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The win secured South Africa’s third consecutive title in the popular veterans’ football...
The Debmarine Desert Jewels of Namibia emerged victorious at the inaugural Dubai Holding Community Management United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup, following a thrilling final held at Al Nasr Sports Hall in Dubai. Namibia clinched the title with an exciting 62-53 win over Singapore in the final. Kenya secured third place after defeating Ireland 46-37,...
With total prize money of N$60 000, the 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run, set to take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek, is gearing up to be an unforgettable, dynamic and exhilarating gathering. Organised in collaboration with the /Ae //Gams Sports Club and Bank Windhoek, this...
Namibia’s U/20 men’s national football team has officially began preparations for the upcoming Cosafa U/20 Championship, which forms part of the Region 5 Games scheduled to take place in Namibia from 4 to 23 July. Assistant coach Mamie Kasaona expressed optimism about the squad, stating that after an initial assessment, the players appear active and...
MTC Salute Boxing Academy announced yesterday that their next boxing event will take place early next month, on 5July, at the Windhoek Country Club. The bonanza will be headlined by Abed Shikongo, who will face off against Byson Gwayani from Malawi in a non-title bout. The main bout will be supported by Fillemon Nghutenanye, who...
The Khomas Netball League, also known as the Khomas Super 10, will be on break until July, league organisers announced yesterday. According to league representative Dimitri Bittler, the league will be paused for the next three weeks. These games are set to begin early next month in Windhoek and the coastal town of Swakopmund. “The...
Welcome to the Garden of Eden — no, not the biblical one with serpents and apples, but the Namibian Football Association (NFA), where the fruit is so plentiful everyone seems to be feasting… except the taxman. Let’s cut straight to the compost heap: the NFA owes N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to NamRA. Yes, that’s...
He came, saw and conquered Namibian football pitches with pride and confidence. Retired Hungry Lions Football Club shot stopper, Doobra protégé Isaac Basson, famously known as ‘Ou Les’ shortened for Lesley, was a beast between the sticks. Elder brother to the equally gifted goal poacher Justice Basson, the two brothers set the local football scene...