Namibia’s Futsal Gladiators 5 have set their sights on securing a spot at the 2025 Fifa Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, as they head to Morocco for the Afcon qualifiers. Speaking at a send-off ceremony held at Government Park in Windhoek, Charlotte Martha Ritcher, the youngest player in the squad, yesterday expressed confidence...
Hesron Kapanga Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) secretary general Michael Hamukwaya says the Region Five Games, scheduled to take place in Namibia in July, will serve as a springboard for up-and-coming athletes with disabilities. Namibia will host the 11th edition of the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games from 4 to 13 July...
Julinho Athletic Football Club has appointed Fabio Do Rego as chairperson. He takes over from Dino Ballotti, who has now been appointed as the deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture. The newly-appointed chairman said he is privileged and humbled to have stepped into this role. “Julinho Athletic has a proud and...
Two Namibian go-karters are currently in South Africa to compete in the second leg of the Rok Nationals. The event is scheduled for this weekend in Cape Town. Cecil Koorts Jnr will compete in the Mini Rok category, marking her second international event. Kristopher Koudelka will make her debut in the Kid Rok category. Speaking...
OPUWO – Outjo-based outfit Khaibasen Football Club has taken charge of the Namport Kunene Regional Second Division Football League after putting up an excellent display over the weekend. The free-scoring Khaibasen recorded eight goals in two encounters, following a 2-1 away-from-home game against Sixty Eleven before demolishing !Ugab FC 6-0 at Outjo’s Etoshapoort stadium. The...
In an effort to steer young people away from negative social influences, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is set to host a coaching clinic at Iipumbu Senior Secondary School in the Oshana region. It will take place this month on 26 April, and will see the leaders of the boxing stable educate local teachers and students...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OHAMBO JATATE – One of the oldest football clubs, Black Africa (BA), is finding the going tough in the Southern Stream First Division league as they currently find themselves in the second last position in the league. So far, BA has only played five games in the Southern Stream First Division league, suffering...
The Southern Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy currently underway at Windhoek Country Club is more than just a competition, it serves as a platform for learning, networking and showcasing talent, Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) secretary general, Tashia Kalondo said. Speaking at the tournament’s kick-off yesterday, she pointed out that while the event recognises...
Para-athletes Jerome Rooi and Mateus Angula will depart for Nelson Mandela Bay tomorrow to compete in the Africa Triathlon Championship, taking place from 4 to 6 April. Both athletes are beneficiaries of the Challenged Athletes Namibia and Run Along Sport Foundation, and have been training for this prestigious competition since October last year. Angula, a...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Namibian footballer Utjita Viera Kazongominja, who plays in the Botswana Premier League (BPL), is optimistic about achieving top accolades in his football career. Kazongominja was initially signed by Mochudi Centre Chiefs for a two-year contract, but was loaned to another BPL team, the Security System FC, this current season. The 22-year-old...