Julinho Athletic Football Club’s U/15 (JAFC) stunned an unorganised Kasaona Football Club 6-0 at the JAFC arena late Friday afternoon. Shaun Markowitz bagged two goals for the home side, while David Swartbooi, Giano Diergardt, Madawa Margaeb and Mdajorokisa Kamatuka each netted a goal. JAFC started the first half with two goals, signalling their intent to...
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League reveals grit and growth in rounds 3 and 4
The Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo was a hotbed of energy and fierce competition this past weekend, as teams clashed in rounds three and four of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. With netball fans trickling in and out of the venue, the court buzzed with action that not only thrilled spectators but also offered glimpses...
Khomas National Championship to gauge athletes …as Region 5 Games draw closer
With less than 40 days left until African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games commence, Athletics Namibia has organised a championship intended to help gauge athletes’ readiness before the games begin. The Region 5 Games are slated for next month, running from 3to 14 July, in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Namibia will host these games...
BONA bid account raises concerns over misuse of funds
Hesron Kapanga After withdrawing from its joint bid with Botswana to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the directorate of sports is yet to close a bank account opened for the failed project – raising concerns over alleged misuse of public funds. The BONA bid was meant to position the two countries at...
Gunners, Okahandja United share spoils
Mighty Gunners were held to a goalless draw by Okahandja United in front of a packed Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo on Saturday. Fans from both sides filled the venue with excitement and vibrant support. Despite numerous attempts from both sides to break the deadlock, neither team could find the back of the net, resulting in...
Kudus, Steenbokkies claim rugby titles
FNB Kudu Rugby Club pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday, defeating defending champions FNB Wanderers 50-32 to win the Rugby Premier League title for the first time. The match took place at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Captain PJ Walters expressed gratitude to the supporters from their hometown. “It has been immensely hard...
Beauties lift trophy
The 2024/25 FNB Women’s Super League season wrapped up in style on Saturday, with Salome Iyambo’s Beauties FC claiming the championship title in dominant fashion. Finishing the season unbeaten after 22 rounds, Beauties amassed an impressive 58 points to top the 12-team table. Their flawless run pushed former champions FC Ongos Ladies into second place...
Namibia held to goalless draw by Malawi
Namibia were held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi in their second Group B encounter at the 2024 Cosafa Cup in South Africa yesterday. The Brave Warriors were unable to find the back of the net, leaving their path to the semifinals hinging on the final group match against Lesotho. In a tightly contested first...
Nakathila falls to Mason after valiant effort
Namibian boxing veteran Jeremiah Nakathila suffered a fifth-round technical knockout loss to American rising star Abdullah Mason in the early hours of Sunday at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The lightweight clash, originally scheduled for ten rounds, was stopped just one second into Round 5 after a deep cut above Namibian’s left eye prompted the...
Ngarizemo’s suspension lifted
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has lifted the suspension of Young African FC head coach Maleagi Ngarizemo with immediate effect after he was suspended for alleged misconduct on 25 May 2025. Ngarizemo’s suspension stemmed from the allegations of misconduct that were levelled against him, of which he was accused of physically...









