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NFA, Blue Waters condemn alleged referee assault 
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NFA, Blue Waters condemn alleged referee assault 

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) league director Mabos Vries has spoken out strongly against violence in football, following allegations that Young African head coach Maleagi Ngarizemo physically assaulted referee Johannes Ndango after his team’s 3-1 loss to Blue Waters in Walvis Bay this past weekend. Vries said the NFA is aware of such an incident...

Armas shines with second-place finish 
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Armas shines with second-place finish 

Namibian long-distance runner Alina Armas delivered a powerful performance at the 2025 Durban International Marathon, finishing second in the women’s 42.2 km race on Sunday with a time of 2:32:34 seconds.  The race was fiercely contested, with Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu Hayile narrowly claiming victory in 2:31:45 seconds. Zimbabwe’s Fortunate Chidzivo  rounded up the podium in...

Kudus sink Grootfontein
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Kudus sink Grootfontein

Coastal outfit Kudus recorded a hard-fought victory in the Namibia Rugby Union league on Saturday as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Wanderers. Kudus were away to Grootfontein in a match the coastal team won 27-33. This win propelled them to second place on the log standings with 24 points from five...

Tigers out to maul tough nut Chula Chula 
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Tigers out to maul tough nut Chula Chula 

With both teams tied on 27 points, Tigers and Chula Chula will be out to seize the opportunity in the premier league this weekend to climb to the top of the standings.  The Shandumbala-based outfit, Tigers, will take on Chula Chula in what is anticipated to be the match of the week as the two...

Players hungry for top leagues – Veseevete 
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Players hungry for top leagues – Veseevete 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The assistant coach of the Okamatapati Combined School (CS), Tjiunatjo Veseevete says the team’s impressive form in the Clemence Rukatero Vihajo Okamatapati Soccer League emanates from the players’ commitment.  Okamatapati CS collected maximum points last weekend after crushing Chief Hei United 9-0 on Friday and Amakhosi Boys 4-2 on Sunday.  The fourth division...

Action awaits in Gobabis Mayoral Cup this weekend
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Action awaits in Gobabis Mayoral Cup this weekend

Zebaldt Ngaruka  GOBABIS – The third edition of the Gobabis Mayoral Cup will kick off tomorrow at the Legare Sports Stadium in Gobabis. The tournament comprises football, netball and volleyball, and is aimed at generating funds for vulnerable communities in the town as well as assisting the municipality during emergencies.  One of the organising committee...

Britz joins Tigers FC
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Britz joins Tigers FC

Just months after his departure from Bucks Buccaneers, Tigers Football Club this week welcomed back James Britz, the U/20 men’s national team coach, as a co-coach for the remainder of the season. He will work alongside Jeremy Zimmer until the end of the 2024/25 Debmarine Premier League season.  Speaking at the unveiling of the coach,...

Tales of the Legends – Remembering the amazing Gurirab football playing siblings 
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Tales of the Legends – Remembering the amazing Gurirab football playing siblings 

History reveals that between 1988 and the 2000s, though a little unknown to many, the Gurirab bloodline brought something truly special to the domestic football scene.  Brutally told in bold letters without fear or favour, the Gurirab brothers were like manna from Heaven. They were extremely gifted with natural skill, deep football intelligence, complimented by...

Namibia ready to host exceptional AUSC Region 5 Games
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Namibia ready to host exceptional AUSC Region 5 Games

Chief executive officer of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5, Stanley Mutoya, has declared that Namibia is more than prepared to host the prestigious regional youth games. He made these remarks during a press conference on Tuesday in the capital, where the Local Organising Committee (LOC) concluded a seven-day meeting with delegates and...