Sports – Page 3 – News Stand

22 Jun

Homecoming cheers for UAE Cup winners

info_e12wt4csSports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Debmarine Desert Jewels on Sunday received a warm welcome back home at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The national netball team won the inaugural United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Tournament after defeating Singapore 62–53 in the final on Saturday. The tournament, held in Singapore from 15 to 21 June 2025, saw Namibia dominate the group stage. They beat Kenya 41–33, the UAE 69–48, and the Republic of Ireland 57–38, while drawing 49–49 in an earlier match against Singapore. Following the draw, team captain Anna Kasper called on the nation to back the team. “To the fans, I…

22 Jun

Young athlete seeks funds to compete in Europe

info_e12wt4csSports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Young sprinter Ndawana Haitembu is seeking N$40,000 to compete in the 2025 European Athletics season, which runs from 12 to 26 July across cities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Her manager, veteran sprinter Roger Haitengi, said Haitembu needs N$25,000 for international travel and N$15,000 for accommodation. The 22-year-old is scheduled to compete in four championships during the season. On 12 July, she is expected to run the 100m and 200m races at the Moore-Guldensporenmeet in Kortrijk, Belgium. Winners will receive €1,000 (approximately N$20,000) for first place, €600 (N$12,000) for second, €400 (N$8,000) for third, €300 (N$6,000) for fourth,…

22 Jun

Bank Windhoek red run returns

info_e12wt4csSports

Staff Writer The 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run has returned with a total prize pool of N$60,000. The event will take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek. Organised in partnership with the /Ae //Gams Sports Club, the event offers race distances of five kilometres, ten kilometres, and 21.1 kilometres. The first 1,000 participants to register will receive a free Bank Windhoek Red Run t-shirt. This year’s event is themed “Run with Heart, Run with Love” and will be a timed race, with a strict cut-off finish time of 11:30 on race…

19 Jun

Cricket Namibia proposes stadium project in Erongo

info_e12wt4csSports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Cricket Namibia’s chief executive officer, Johan Muller, has asked the Erongo regional governor, Neville Andre, to allocate land for the construction of an international cricket stadium in the region. Muller made the request this week during the opening of the Mondesa Cricket Hub in Swakopmund. The new facility, located at Hanganeni Primary School, is part of Cricket Namibia’s drive to bring the sport closer to communities and give young players in the coastal town a chance to train on proper turf. “Honourable governor, we purposefully invited you to the new Cricket Namibia ground in Windhoek, and we hosted…

19 Jun

Zimmer names final COSAFA U20 squad

info_e12wt4csSports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The U20 men’s national soccer team’s head coach Jerimi Zimmer and his assistant Uerikondjera Kasaona have named the final squad ahead of the 2025 COSAFA Under-20 Championship. The team reported for camp on Thursday and will be based at the NFA Technical Centre in Windhoek. Zimmer said the tournament is a crucial stepping stone for young players aiming to join the Brave Warriors or sign for Premier League clubs. He explained that most players in camp are active in the MTC HopSol Youth League, so the focus will be on tactical work rather than fitness. “Most of the…

18 Jun

Desert Jewels captain vows to win the UAE Cup

info_e12wt4csFeatured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe National netball team captain Anna Kasper has promised fans they will win and bring the United Arab Emirates Netball Cup home. Kasper made the commitment on Tuesday after Namibia drew 49-49 against Singapore Vandas in their second match of the tournament. Namibia had won their opening game 69-48 against Kenya. Their third match is scheduled for today against Ireland, followed by their final group match against the United States of America on Saturday. Speaking after the draw with Singapore, Kasper said the team didn’t expect such a strong performance from their opponents but took valuable lessons from the…

17 Jun

Desert Dash gifts Ovitoto kids with bicycles from proceeds

info_e12wt4csFeatured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Nedbank Namibia has donated 40 bicycles to Beautiful Kidz, a non-profit organisation that supports vulnerable children and their families in Windhoek and Ovitoto. The bicycles, valued at N$40,000, were bought with funds raised during the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash. Participants and supporters pledged the amount during the event to support Beautiful Kidz. Nedbank Namibia communication manager Selma Kaulinge said the organisation operates from community centres in Windhoek and Ovitoto. “They serve hundreds of children with pre-primary education, tutoring, youth clubs, and holiday camps, and offer outreach and parenting support,” she said. Kaulinge said that the organisation also empowers…

17 Jun

NFA denies snubbing Premier League sponsor

info_e12wt4csSports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has dismissed claims by Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Martens that its leadership has put personal interests ahead of the welfare of clubs, players, and referees. Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Independence Stadium on Saturday, Martens criticised the NFA leadership for being absent and said sponsors deserve respect and appreciation. “We, at Debmarine Namibia, as a sponsor, did not feel respected and valued by the NFA leadership, especially over the past two years. Only then will we move football forward in this country,” Martens said. He urged the NFA to fast-track the…

16 Jun

Shalulile wants FIFA Club dream for Namibians realised

info_e12wt4csFeatured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Footballer Peter Shalulile says he wants to see more Namibian players secure professional contracts and play at the FIFA Club World Cup. Shalulile shared this during an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as he prepared to compete in the world’s biggest club tournament, taking place in the United States. Shalulile, who grew up in Golgota, Katutura, plays for Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club in South Africa. His club is in Group F alongside Borussia Dortmund from Germany, Fluminense from Brazil, and Ulsan from South Korea. Sundowns’ first match is scheduled for today at 23h00 local time…

15 Jun

Young cricketers set for UK tour

info_e12wt4csSports

Justicia Shipena A group of young cricketers will tour England at the end of June to take part in the Apex International Cricket Festival. Cricket Namibia announced that the team will represent the country at the invitation-only T20 tournament, which runs from 29 June to 2 July 2025. The event will take place at Millfield School in the United Kingdom and is co-hosted by former England internationals Sir Andrew Strauss and Ebony Rainford-Brent. The 2025 festival brings together elite youth teams from Namibia, South Africa, and Guernsey. It offers a platform for high-performance competition, player development, and international exposure. Cricket…