Born Frederico Goncalves 1965 in Matadi, the chief seaport of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), capital of the Congo Central Province, adjacent to the border with Angola, young ‘Chicco’ was destined for greatness from the moment he stationed himself between the sticks. He started out with Kinshasa giants Mobari Football Club where he kept...
Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) log leaders and defending champions, Wanderers, will be hoping to extend their run in the league this weekend when they face Grootfontein. They currently lead the log standings with 17 points from three matches played this season, and tomorrow’s match would provide an opportunity for them to extend their lead in...
Horse racing fever has gripped the town of Otjinene ahead of tomorrow when the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) hosts the highly anticipated 2025 Easter Cup – their second major event of the year, following a thrilling season opener in Okahandja. The Easter Cup promises a day of high-stakes excitement with 17 action-packed races on...
The Nedbank Cycle Challenge is set to take place this Sunday. The registration and number collection for the race will be on Saturday at the Nedbank Campus, located on the corner of Fidel Castro and Rev. Michael Scott Street from 14h00 to 16h00. Dubbed ‘The Greatest Ride Under the Sun’, the race will commence on...
The national women’s futsal team will depart tomorrow for Morocco, where they will take part in the 2025 Futsal African Cup of Nations. Namibia are drawn in Group A, dubbed a tough group at the Afcon. They will play against host nation Morocco and Cameroon. This will be the first time the tournament is being...
Namibia has secured a coveted spot at the upcoming 12th edition of the World Games, scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China from 7 to 17 August 2025. This achievement follows Namibia’s participation in the Southern African Regional Championships, held in South Africa from 4-6 April. The Namibian team comprised eight archers, and these championships...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Rehoboth-based Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) outfit Friends FC continued with their impressive run in the division after its triumph against Latinos FC on Saturday. The team scored four goals past Latinos, who failed to find the back of the net at Rehoboth Stadium. Friends remained on top of the league table...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The re-elected president of the Epukiro Sports Council (ESC), Leo Kandetu, said his prime objective is to have sports facilities in the main town, Epukiro Post 3 in the Omaheke region. Speaking to New Era Sports, Kandetu said the unavailability of a sport facility in Epukiro Post 3 hamper, sport development...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare At just eight years old, Uariua Vivyen Mbemuundja discovered a love for netball that would go on to define much of her young life. Now a national player, her journey in the sport has been shaped by unwavering passion, personal discipline and a strong belief in fair play. “My netball journey started in...
South Africa’s featherweight boxer Abdul-Aziz Kunert has ominously stated that his opponent will soon learn that he is not to be played with. He is determined to systematically dismantle his current ratings and relieve him of his championship title this coming Saturday. Kunert made these remarks during a face-off event in Windhoek yesterday. The 30-year-old...