The second round of the NDTC Futsal league takes centre-stage this weekend, with several exciting matches lined up for tomorrow. Flying V, who are still searching for their first win this season after 13 losses and one draw, will be hoping the second round offers them that opportunity. They will face another struggling team, The...
Tigers co-coach James Britz says despite a tough assignment ahead of them, the team is confident to perform well during their Debmarine Premiership fixtures this weekend. They are to play Young African tomorrow before taking on African Stars on Sunday, with both matches being crucial in their quest to finish in the top eight this...
A proud product of the revered Rhenisch Herero School at Windhoek’s old location, Bro ‘Zoo’ was just like many young boys his age football crazy, the brother would play the game at the slightest provocation, be it in the streets, on the way to the local grocery shop or any available open space. In the...
Young African FC’s head coach Maleagi Ngarizemo has strongly urged the Namibia Football Association to urgently address what he describes as worsening refereeing standards in the ongoing Debmarine Namibia Premier League. The outspoken coach said, the poor officiating is derailing the league’s progress and pushing Namibian football backwards instead of forward. Ngarizemo did not mince...
The annual King Price National Bowling tournament returns this weekend, with international participants expected to add excitement to the event. The tournament will take place in the capital, starting this Saturday. It will run until end of this month. The event will see over 100 bowlers competing for top honours across various categories. The categories...
The United States (US) embassy in Namibia recently hosted the Youth Sandbox on Sports and Economic Benefits at the American Centre in Windhoek. It was a dynamic and forward-thinking event that placed the spotlight on the untapped economic potential of sport in Namibia. Bringing together an energetic mix of Namibian youth, policymakers, educators and sport...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swakopmund-based football club Java Java FC, which boasts both male and female teams, continues to set its sights on long-term success in regional football leagues. The club’s men’s team competes in the Erongo Coastal League (ECL), while the women’s side plays in the Erongo Regional Women’s League (ERWL). Founder and club...
A member of the interim Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, Patrick Esterhuizen, is set to travel to the United States on 28 May to attend the 40th Convention of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Esterhuizen, who will be attending the global event on a self-funded basis, says the...
Namibia has sent a team of five male boxers to Angola to participate in an international boxing tournament. The event is held as part of that country’s national Independence celebrations. The tournament, which runs from 21 to 25 May, features both male and female competitors from eight countries. Boxers from Angola, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic...
At just 19 years old, Magano Naseb has established himself as a rising star in athletics, currently holding the title of schools’ U/19 champion in both the 100metres (m) and 200m. This is a milestone he always believed was within his reach. He boasts an impressive personal best of 20.95 seconds in the 200m and...