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CN joins forces with FNB 
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CN joins forces with FNB 

Cricket Namibia (CN) and First National Bank (FNB) have strengthened their partnership by signing a new agreement yesterday.  The financial details and duration of the partnership were not disclosed at the press conference.  The associate sponsorship will see the national men’s cricket team donning shirts with the FNB logo. The CEO of CN, Johan Muller,...

Quiver FC crowned Harders Cup winners 
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Quiver FC crowned Harders Cup winners 

Keetmanshoop’s Quiver Football Club (FC) were crowned winners of the Fourth Harders Cup annual football tournament, walking away with N$200 000 and a floating trophy. Quiver FC beat Spiders FC from Noordoewer 4-2 in the much-contested final at Lüderitz on Sunday. En route to the finals, Quiver FC beat Mountain Rangers of Rosh Pinah FC...

Gustav Kandjii SS shines in tourney 
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Gustav Kandjii SS shines in tourney 

Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Otjinene-based Gustav Kandjii Secondary School (SS) emerged victorious in both the football and netball competitions they hosted on Sunday.  The tournament, which aimed to raise funds for the school’s boundary wall, drew participation from 33 schools across various regions of the country. In the football semifinal, Otjivero Combined School (CS) faced...

CBS U/19 triumph over WHK Gym
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CBS U/19 triumph over WHK Gym

The U/19 team from the Collin Benjamin Soccer Academy (CBS) showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory against Windhoek Gymnasium (WHK Gym) at Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) on Saturday. CBS topped the group with 31 points before the knockout stages, making them the team to watch. WHK Gym coach Ephraim Tjihonge noted that the...

NFA scrambles to meet Debmarine demands … as league kickoff hangs in the balance
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NFA scrambles to meet Debmarine demands … as league kickoff hangs in the balance

A source close to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) revealed that the football house is working diligently to get everything in order before the league’s kickoff.  This follows after the top-flight league’s main sponsor, Debmarine Namibia, issued a series of ultimatums earlier this month. They made it clear that the release of sponsorship funds would be...

Sports director lauds Navachab’s commitment
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Sports director lauds Navachab’s commitment

Zebaldt Ngaruka KARIBIB – The director of sport development in the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, Jo-Ann Manuel, has called on those running sports in the country to safeguard corporate partnerships. She made these remarks during the 10th edition of the QKR Namibia Navachab half-marathon, held in the town of Karibib in the...

We have now become a complete club – Ballotti
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We have now become a complete club – Ballotti

Outgoing chairman of Julinho Sporting Dino Ballotti has articulated that the recent amalgamation of three clubs will elevate them into a fully integrated football organisation.  The clubs involved are Julinho Sporting, Girls and Goals as well as Athletic Club Football Academy, who joined forces last week to establish a comprehensive football entity.  This merger encompasses...

Epukiro Chiefs aim for the top
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Epukiro Chiefs aim for the top

Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Epukiro Chiefs, having recently qualified for the Omaheke Third Division, is now focused on ascending to Namibia’s premier football division.  This historic club, originating from a small constituency in Omaheke, has a rich legacy of developing talented players in the 1980s and 1990s, and has garnered numerous awards in regional football...

Gobabis Legare Stadium closed
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Gobabis Legare Stadium closed

Zebaldt Ngaruka  EPUKIRO – The largest sports complex Lagare Stadium in the Omaheke region, has recently been compelled to shut down to allow its surface to recuperate.  This was confirmed by Frederick Takulu Ueitele, Gobabis Municipality spokesperson, who stated that the closure was essential due to the stadium’s deteriorating condition and declining standards. “The pressure...

NCS athletes shine at Navachab marathon
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NCS athletes shine at Navachab marathon

Hesron Kapanga  KARIBIB – Long-distance runners of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) dominated the various categories during the 10th edition of the QKR Namibia Navachab half-marathon, which took place in Karibib on Saturday. NCS athlete Paulus Daniel and Namibian Police Force runner Lavinia Haitope were crowned the new champions of the Navachab half-marathon after finishing...