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Gladiators, Warriors owed by NFA 
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Gladiators, Warriors owed by NFA 

Acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Cassius Moetie, says discussions held with the Brave Gladiators, the women’s national football side, regarding outstanding payments remain strictly internal, following growing frustration among national women footballers who threatened to stage a demonstration over unpaid allowances for their Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.  The...

Personality of the week – Rooi talks discipline, rise to the top
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Personality of the week – Rooi talks discipline, rise to the top

Para-athlete Jerome Rooi, Namibia’s fast-rising para-triathlon sensation, closed off the 2025 Namibia Annual Sport Awards on a historic note after being crowned Sports Star of the Year. Ranked 9th in the world in para-triathlon and steadily becoming one of Namibia’s most inspirational athletes, Rooi’s journey is one of discipline and remarkable growth. Fresh from his...

Goju-Ryu celebrates its students’ achievements 
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Goju-Ryu celebrates its students’ achievements 

Hilma Nalupe  Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) conducted its final gradings for the year last month, bringing together students from Honbu and Shinto dojos from Windhoek to celebrate their efforts and achievements.  A total of 133 students, ranging from ages five to 66 were invited to be graded, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define...

African Schools Football Championship fixtures released 
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African Schools Football Championship fixtures released 

The Confederation of African Football conducted the draw for the African Schools Football Championship and Cosafa qualifier yesterday, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, with the championship slated for 5 to 7 December 2025 in the same town.  The Namibian boys’ and girls’ teams will play their first matches against South Africa and the second against Zimbabwe...

U/21 hockey teams defeated at Junior World Cup 
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U/21 hockey teams defeated at Junior World Cup 

Hilma Nalupe  The U/21 women’s hockey team lost 0-13 to India in their first Junior World Cup match on Monday in Santiago, Chile.  The women’s team went into the match with much hope and determination, but that was unfortunately not enough to score them goals.  India’s women’s team is currently ranked 8th in the world,...

Loaded boxing Bonanza slated for Ohangwena 
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Loaded boxing Bonanza slated for Ohangwena 

The first of its kind, Dr Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah Annual Boxing Bonanza is slated for 20 December in the Ohangwena region at the Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall.  Tickets for the event are available via Webticket or at the Model store. MTC’s John Ekongo stated that Namibia is strategic about economic development, and are intentional...

CAF African Schools Football Championship draw set 
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CAF African Schools Football Championship draw set 

The draw for the CAF African Schools Football Championship will take place today in Stellenbosch, South Africa.  With a single draw being conducted for both the Boys and Girls Under-15 competitions, mapping out the teams’ potential paths to glory.  The CAF African Schools Football Competition and COSAFA qualifier will take place from 5-7 December 2025,...

Namibia U/21 hockey teams eye top 16
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Namibia U/21 hockey teams eye top 16

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 men’s team will face Spain today in a crucial pool match at the Junior Hockey World Cup in India, a fixture that could determine their progression to the round of 16.  The team stands a fair chance of advancing, provided they beat Spain, secure a draw, or avoid a heavy...

FIFA-Saudi initiative to open door for Namibia’s stadium
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FIFA-Saudi initiative to open door for Namibia’s stadium

Namibia could emerge as one of the prime beneficiaries of a new global initiative following a joint announcement by FIFA and Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to provide major financial support for sports infrastructure development in poorer nations.  Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), (roughly N$17.1 billion), in concessional loans to help FIFA...

Pee Jay, Soldier Boy clinch MTC Summer Cup
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Pee Jay, Soldier Boy clinch MTC Summer Cup

Zebaldt Ngaruka Racehorses, Pee Jay from Burger Racing (BR) and Tsumis Racing’s (TR) Soldier Boy won the main races at the popular MTC Summer Cup race competition held in Okahandja on Saturday.  The distance of 2000 metres (m) was set as the main plate for both Nambred and thoroughbred horses in the event, worth N$200...