The ongoing Junior Hockey Africa Cup, currently underway in the capital, is heating up with close contests between top teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament started last Friday at the Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium in Windhoek, with Namibia’s women thrashing Kenya 3-0, while their male counterparts secured a convincing 3-1 victory...
After winning their opening fixture of the 2025 U/20 Rugby Africa Barthes Cup being held in Zimbabwe, Namibia will be out to collect maximum points when they face off against the defending champions Kenya tomorrow. In their first and opening match of the tournament, Namibia took on the host nation, in a tie they convincingly...
The Capricorn Eagles series came to a dramatic close with a nail-biting final game that had fans on the edge of their seats right up to the last ball on Tuesday. In what has been arguably the most entertaining showcase of international women’s cricket on Namibian soil, Uganda beat the Capricorn Eagles by six wickets...
OPUWO – The highly-anticipated Ruacana Easter tournament returns this weekend for its 12th edition. It will feature six categories competing over four days from Friday at the Oshifo sports field. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, tournament organiser Simaneka Nendongo stated that the event is an initiative by the Ruacana Town Council to boost...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The Omaheke region’s football and netball U/20 teams are prepared for the upcoming Nedbank Newspaper Cup competition slated for Outjo in the Kunene region this coming weekend. Omaheke region is drawn in group D together with Kavango West and Otjozondjupa. Venomambo Mbuende, the team manager of Omaheke, said all is ready,...
With less than 10 days left before the 2025 Futsal Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) takes centre-stage, Namibia’s team has intensified its training as they prepare for a crucial match-up against the host nation. Namibia is in Group A, together with host nation Morocco and Cameroon, in what is considered a tough group at...
The Namibian Football Association (NFA) has issued an emotional and touching press statement, expressing sorrow while sending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased, which reads as follows verbatim: “NFA is deeply saddened to announce the tragic passing of two esteemed match officials Andreas and Petrus following a catastrophic motor vehicle accident last...
One of the top priorities of the interim Boxing and Wrestling Control Board which was appointed last month is helping with input for Parliament to amend the outdated Boxing and Wrestling Control Act of 1980. This law still prevents women from competing in professional boxing. The interim board is chaired by Armas Shivute, with Anita...
Three Namibian horse- racing clubs are gearing up to showcase their best steeds at the highly-anticipated MA-SA derby, set to take place at the MA-SA Racing Park in Samedupi village near Maun in Botswana on Saturday. This is the second edition of the Easter holiday derby, which promises to become one of the most prestigious...
Despite so much pressure, current Debmarine Premiership top goal-scorer Giovanni Kaninab said he has what it takes to end the season on top. The Shandumbala-based outfit’s striker, who has amassed a total of nine goals this season, stated that he is happy to be the leading scorer in the topflight league. “I am happy to...