Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Local boxer Fillipus “Energy” Nghitumbwa says he must win his upcoming fight to move closer to a world title opportunity. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the MTC Nestor Promotions boxing event, Nghitumbwa said victory is the only option. The event, set for Saturday at the Windhoek Showgrounds, is being held in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. Nghitumbwa will defend his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa title against Zimbabwean challenger Hassan Milanzi. “We are ready for the fight and bring you a good fight. My opponent is here, and thank him for…

Ester Mbathera  The ||Kharas Region will be heading to the 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Outjo this year with a squad that reflects the spread of football talent across the region. The 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup will take place in Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The 20-man provisional team includes players from towns and villages such as Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Rosh Pinah, Bethanie, Oranjemund, Tses, Karasburg, Aroab, and Koës. Coach Kallen Essau said the selection was based on performance and not geography. “We did not select players just to include all the towns. We selected…

Erasmus Sjalihaxwe African Stars Football Club has appointed Bob Mafoso from Lesotho as its new head coach, following the resignation of former coach Fillemon Ronnie Kanalelo in early February. The club announced the appointment on Monday, stating that Mafoso’s experience aligns with its ambition to secure more victories and win trophies. “African Stars Football Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bob Mafoso as our new head coach! A CAF ‘A’ licensed coach with over a decade of experience at the elite level, Mafoso is a proven winner with an impressive track record of league titles, cup victories, and…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namport Kavango East Football Association (KEFA) Chairperson Patrick Mukoya says Kagcuva Football Club’s call for an investigation into a referee’s conduct does not follow the proper complaint procedures outlined in the Namibia Football Association (NFA) regulations. Mukoya made the remarks on Friday in a written response to Kagcuva FC Secretary Frans Muhembo, who had lodged an official complaint requesting disciplinary action against the referee who officiated the match between Kagcuva FC and Divayi Football Club. During the game, 14 yellow and red cards were issued to Kagcuva players and officials. Players and officials questioned the referee's decisions, which…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe  Namibian athletes delivered strong performances at regional para sports events over the weekend, claiming multiple medals in both triathlon and archery. Paralympic athlete Jerome Rooi took top honours by winning the PTS2 African Triathlon Championship held in South Africa on Saturday. His achievement placed Namibia at the top in his category. Fellow athlete Mateus Angula, competing in only his second triathlon event, secured third place, adding to Namibia’s medal tally. In para archery, Namibian archers also made their mark.  De-Villiers Visser and teammate Jan-Lotz du Toit earned a bronze medal in the team category at the Southern African…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Sport Commission’s (NSC) Chief Administrator, Freddy Mwiya, has announced the appointment of an interim board for the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC).  The new board will oversee the committee's affairs for three months and organise an elective congress. Mwiya announced this on Thursday following the expiry of the previous board's term. Last month, the Ministry of Sport froze NNPC’s funding due to irregularities that both Mwiya and the NNPC declined to disclose. On Thursday, Mwiya confirmed that the funding restrictions have now been lifted to allow access to critical resources for sports development. “We put emphasis on…

Niël Terblanché The Khomas100 gravel cycling race has earned a place on the international sporting calendar, following confirmation that the 2025 edition will not only serve as the Namibian National Gravel Championships but also as the African Continental Gravel Championship. In addition, it has been granted qualifier status for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Gravel World Series, with top riders securing a coveted spot at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Europe this October. The news was announced at the official launch of the 2025 event at Hollard Namibia’s offices in Windhoek. Hollard has renewed its headline sponsorship of the…