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Ongos climb on top, second round resumes 
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Ongos climb on top, second round resumes 

Defending champions of the Debmarine Premiership African Stars could end the week at the top of the table if they beat Tigers in tomorrow’s tie. The MTC Maris Cup champs found themselves third on the standings on Sunday. This came after they went 2-0 down to Unam on Saturday, and achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory...

Energy overpowers Milanzi, but title becomes vacant
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Energy overpowers Milanzi, but title becomes vacant

The MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy’s tribute event in honour of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, delivered a night of high-intensity boxing action at the Windhoek Showgrounds, with a twist of drama and dominance in equal measure. In the headline Africa Super Bantamweight bout, Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa stormed through Zimbabwe’s...

Chula Chula held at home by Blue Waters 
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Chula Chula held at home by Blue Waters 

Auleria Wakudumo  OSHAKATI – In the 16th and 17th rounds of the Debmarine premiership on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium, Eeshoke Chula Chula was forced to settle for a draw on home turf after a tight clash with Blue Waters.  Despite creating chances, Chula Chula could not secure a win, making it more draws than...

TISAN returns with successful kick-off tourney
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TISAN returns with successful kick-off tourney

After nearly seven years of dormancy, the Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (TISAN) made a strong comeback this past weekend, hosting its first tournament in years.  The event featured netball and football competitions, serving as a pilot ahead of the highly-anticipated full-scale TISAN Championship set to take place later this year. In the netball...

Mboma, Masilingi miss podium at Botswana Golden Grand Prix
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Mboma, Masilingi miss podium at Botswana Golden Grand Prix

Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi fell short of podium finishes in the women’s 100-metre (m) event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Golden Grand Prix held in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday. Masilingi crossed the finish line in sixth place with a time of 11.48 seconds, while Mboma followed in seventh, clocking 11.88 seconds....

Coetzee and Greeff triumph at Nedbank Cycle Challenge
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Coetzee and Greeff triumph at Nedbank Cycle Challenge

Namibia’s top cyclist Drikus Coetzee claimed victory at the 2025 Nedbank Cycle Challenge, crossing the finish line in an impressive 2:22:39 seconds.  He described the conditions as ideal for racing, crediting teamwork and strategic timing for his win. “It was a perfect day – great weather, not too much wind. I had my teammate Theuns...

Fishing company sponsors Erari FC  
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Fishing company sponsors Erari FC  

Zebaldt Ngaruka  A fishing entity called Ombwa ya Kandokojo recently donated sports gear worth N$ 19 000 to second division outfit Erari FC competing in the Otjozondjupa region.  Receiving the donation on behalf of the club, Okakarara Regional Sports Officer Justice Kambuu Kavari extended an appreciation for the philanthropy of Ombwa ya Kandokojo for the...

Gunners eye Tigers’ scalp
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Gunners eye Tigers’ scalp

The rounds of 16 and 17 of the Debmarine premiership will be played this weekend at various venues across the country. Action will commence this evening with a tie between Tigers and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners at 19h00 at Independence Stadium. The head coach of Tigers, Jeremy Zimmer, said tonight’s match is as crucial as...

Cosafa U/17 girls’ championship produces tough pools
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Cosafa U/17 girls’ championship produces tough pools

The 2025 Cosafa U/17 Girls’ Championship will be staged in Windhoek from 10 to 17 May. The draw took place yesterday, ahead of the first regional competition of the year. It is the first time the tournament will be hosted in Namibia, which is also set to stage the Region 5 Games in July. Namibia...