Sports – Windhoek Observer

21 Oct

IOC President Thomas Bach visits South Africa

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IOC President Thomas Bach recently visited Johannesburg, on the second leg of his tour of Africa. In South Africa, he was welcomed by the President of the National Olympic Committee (SASCOC), Barry Hendricks, IOC Honorary Member Sam Ramsamy and IOC Member Anant Singh. All three accompanied President Bach throughout the visit, along with IOC Member and President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf. At the SASCOC headquarters, President Bach joined the “Indaba”, a meeting of the South African athletes, during which he took part in the discussions, and focused on the outcomes and lessons…

20 Oct

Brave Warriors assemble for Chan qualifiers

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The co-coaches of Namibia’s CHAN team, have announced the selection of a 36-player squad to commence preparations for the upcoming CHAN (Championship of African Nations) qualifiers against Lesotho. The squad, comprised of players from various leagues across Namibia, will convene at the NFA Technical Centre on Monday, 21 October 2024. Namibia will travel to Lesotho for the first leg of the CHAN preliminary round on 25-27 October with the return leg scheduled for 1-3 November 2024. The winner of the tie will face Angola in the second round for a place in the CHAN finals, which will be held in…

20 Oct

FC Ongos Ladies and Eeshoke Chula-Chula triumph in Hage Geingob Cup finale

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FC Ongos Ladies and Eeshoke Chula-Chula won the final edition of the Hage Geingob Cup held on Saturday at the Independence Stadium. The FC Ongos Ladies defeated Julinho Sporting Football Club 3-1 on penalties after both teams struggled to convert during the 90 minutes. The Ongos Ladies walked away with N$200,000, and Julinho with N$100,000 in prize money. Eeshoke Chula-Chula defeated African Stars 2-0. The goals came from Marselinu George and Jackson Eliakim. Eeshoke Chula-Chula goalkeeper, John Muronga, was the hero of the day after saving several shots from African Stars players, including a penalty taken by Awillo Stephanus. Chula-Chula…

20 Oct

Talking sport with Dimitri Bittler

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Sports Facilities Should Be a Ticking Box for Local Authorities’ Status In Namibia, the lack of adequate sports facilities across many towns and local authorities has become a growing concern. As our communities strive for better health, youth engagement, and social cohesion, the government needs to make sports infrastructure a key benchmark for local authority recognition. By doing so, we can ensure that every town, council, and municipality prioritizes community well-being through the development and maintenance of sports facilities. At present, the criteria used to recognize and assess local authorities rarely take into account the availability or quality of sports…

13 Oct

Amalgamated sports club targets long-term success

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Martin Endjala The Julinho Athletic Football Club is determined to become a formidable competitor in all competitions after the amalgamation of three sports clubs. To form the new club, Julinho Sporting, Girls and Goals, as well as Athletic Club Football Academy merged last month. The new club will henceforth be known as Julihno Athletic Football Club. According to the club chairperson, Miguel Hamutenya, the merger signifies a move in the right direction of becoming title challengers in the coming seasons. On Friday, Hamutenya told the Windhoek Observer that they would not rush things. “We take it one step at a…

10 Oct

Talking sports with Dimitri Bittler

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Bridging the Gap In the realm of sports development in Namibia, the collaboration between the Namibia Schools Sports Union (NSSU) and various sports federations is paramount. As schools serve as the foundational stage for nurturing young talent, it is essential to establish robust partnerships that bridge the gap between school leagues and national federations. This synergy will not only enhance the quality of sports education but also ensure a seamless transition for athletes from school to higher levels of competition. The NSSU plays a vital role in promoting sports at the grassroots level, organizing inter-school competitions, and identifying talent among…

10 Oct

3rd CAF African schools football championship | COSAFA kicks off at Walvis Bay

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The CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier for the 2024/25 season kicked off in Walvis Way today and ends on Sunday (13 October). Eight boys and girls U15 teams from Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, hosts Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will battle for a single place at the continental finals. The eight sides have been split into two pools, each containing four teams, with the boys’ and girls’ competition mirrored and fixtures running concurrently at the Jan Wilken Stadium. COSAFA spokesperson Lynda Greeff explained that the top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinals, and…

07 Oct

Khomas Region Netball League season concludes with Khomas Nampol crowned champions

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The Khomas Region Netball League came to a thrilling close on Saturday at the Wanderers Sports Ground, with Khomas Nampol Netball Club emerging as the Super 10 champions for the 2024 season. Final Standings: Super 10: Khomas Nampol Netball Club Namibian Correctional Services Netball Club Wanderers Netball Club 1st Division: Afrocat Lions (Promoted to Super 10) UNAM Jaguars (Promoted to Super 10) Trustco United Netball Club 2nd Division: Zebra Force Netball Club (Promoted to 1st Division) Tigers Netball Club (Promoted to 1st Division) Dimitri Bittler, Chairperson of the Khomas Region Netball League, confirmed that NUST A Netball Team has been…

01 Oct

Young Warriors eliminated from TotalEnergies CAF U20 2025 | COSAFA Qualifier

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Hilarius Hamutenya Namibia’s Young Warriors have been knocked out of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 | COSAFA Qualifier after a 2-1 defeat against Zambia in Maputo, Mozambique, on Tuesday. Zambia opened the scoring just before halftime and doubled their lead in the 60th minute. Nineteen-year-old Engilio Gaogoseb pulled one back for Namibia with a goal in the 64th minute, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. This marks the Young Warriors' second loss in the competition, following a narrow 1-0 defeat against Angola. So far, Angola, along with Zambia and Zimbabwe, have advanced to the…

29 Sep

Netball Namibia honours its former presidents

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Ester Mbathera Netball Namibia has awarded honorary membership to its former presidents, recognising their invaluable contributions to the sport's growth in the country. Federation president, Rebekka Goagoses announced this during the conclusion of the MTC Premier League in Otjiwarongo on Sunday. “Recently, at our annual general meeting held in Ongwediva, we took significant steps to honour those who have paved the way for Namibian netball. We awarded honorary membership to former presidents Agnes Tjongarero, Carol Garoes, Lydia Kandetu, Lydia Mutenda, and former Vice President Isadore Nell. Their contributions laid the foundation for the growth we celebrate today, and we owe…