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18 Oct

Mid Week Review

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African Stars FC vs Eeshoke Chula Chula FC (1: 1)Namibian football enthusiasts experienced a spectacular event this weekend when African Stars faced off against Eeshoke Chula Chula at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The game lived up to its billing, delivering a level of excitement that had not been witnessed in Namibian football for quite some time. The crowd in attendance was historic, and while the final result was a one-all draw, fans left the stadium with a sense that the match was well worth their time.UNAM FC vs FC Ongos (0:3)FC Ongos continued its impressive run in the league by…

18 Oct

NFA Extra Ordinary Congress approves statute revisions, paving way for Elective Congress

info_e12wt4csSportsNFA Extra Ordinary Congress approves statute revisions, paving way for Elective Congress

Windhoek, Namibia - In a significant development for Namibian football, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) hosted an extraordinary congress over the weekend to ratify crucial changes in its statutes. The amendments, notably granting increased voting powers to members, have far-reaching implications for the future governance of football in the country. The congress's decisions have also set the stage for the forthcoming NFA Elective Congress scheduled for November 17, 2023, under the supervision of the FIFA Normalization Committee. The NFA's extraordinary congress, held with the participation of NFA members and other stakeholder, the key items on the agenda were revisions to…

13 Oct

Exclusive interview with Helalia Johannes: Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

info_e12wt4csSportsExclusive interview with Helalia Johannes:Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club, Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

Name : Helalia JohannesDate of Birth : 13 August 1980Place of Birth : Oshali in Ohangwena RegionPosition : Warrant officerOrganisation : Namibia Defence ForcePosition : Marathon RunnerClub : Namibia Defence Force Athletic club You have been involved in athletes for a longtime, to an extend that you have even been recognized in the Guinness book of world records. Most people do not know who Helalia, Namibia Queen of the Marathon is. Can you share with us who is Helalia? I am Helalia Johannes, I specialize in middle and long distance running. My interest in sport began when I was in…

11 Oct

Zimbabwe, Botswana victorious at women’s regional championship

info_e12wt4csSportsBotswana victorious at women’s regional championship, Zimbabwe

COSAFA Media Group C was dubbed the ‘Group of Death’ and lived up to expectations after the results of match day two in the pool at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship at Dobsonville Stadium on Monday. Botswana showed no mercy against Lesotho as they put three goals past them without reply. The Mares, who made no changes to side that drew 1-1 with Namibia in their opener, showed intention to score early in the first half with Lesego Radiakanyo denied by the defense in the opening three minutes while Obonetse Rathari was struck the woodwork from range a minute later.…

11 Oct

Meet Julinho Sporting Women Team

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Currently Playing in the Kavango East Women League. Currently in 3rd position. The team is comprised of about 30 players who want to invest time in football. Established in 2022, the team has played 5 Tournaments so far. The team is the Champions of Kayeura Kavango west women tournament 2022, current Champions of Rundu UNAM campus Cultural festival 2023

10 Oct

U20 Loses First Round match for the FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers

info_e12wt4csSportsU20 Loses First Round match for the FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers

Namibia’s U20 national football team faced a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Congo Brazzaville, in the first leg of the FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers. The game started well for the young gradiators when kicked off with a goal by Albertine Fillipus in the 19th minute, however, Congo Brazzaville responded as Rutha Tokassi found the back of the net just eight minutes later, leveling the score at 1-1. Pauline Mbayo netted another goal, giving Congo Brazzaville a 2-1 lead that they managed to maintain until the final whistle. In the after math of the match, Coach Errol Damaseb…

10 Oct

Beach Volleyball League Serves Up Exciting Matches

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The Afrocat Sports Club Beach Volleyball league kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 07 Oct, bringing together 34 teams and a total of 68 players ready to showcase their skills on the sandy courts. The league, scheduled to run until November 25, 2023, promises weeks of thrilling volleyball action every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The opening day witnessed intense 2-A-side male games, where the young and dynamic Afrocats duo, Tanga-Omwene Simson and Teofelus Shayuka, faced off against the experienced Aloisius Ishitile and his partner Absalom Phillipus , who recently transitioned from indoor volleyball to beach volleyball. In an…

05 Oct

Sports Commentary

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Isack Hamata There is a serious case to be made about how small rugby nations like Namibia are treated by the Internal Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB is the FIFA of world rugby. Our national team has been rushed through the group matches, playing the first match on 9 September and the final one on 29 September while the other teams in our group i.e New Zealand, France, Uruguay and Italy are only concluding their group matches on the 6th October. That is almost a full month of just playing group stage matches while the Namibian national team is already…

05 Oct

Playtime Festival: A Celebrationof Youth Cricket in Namibia

info_e12wt4csSportsPlaytime Festival: A Celebrationof Youth Cricket in Namibia

The Playtime Festival, one of the most prestigious youth tournaments on Cricket Namibia’s calendar, was hosted by three towns, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Windhoek, from the 21st September to the 1st October 2023. The event which has grown in prominence over the years, saw a convergence of young cricket enthusiasts, reflecting the sport’s deep roots and burgeoning future in the country. The Playtime Festival under new partnership, facilitated five youth tournaments that saw a staggering 45 teams over 139 fiercely contested matches. Such participation levels are a testament to the sport’s popularity among the youth and the continued efforts of…

04 Oct

Mid Week Review DEBMARINE NAMIBIA PREMIERSHIP

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UNAM 5-1 Okakarara Young Warriors:UNAM had a dominant performance against Okakarara Young Warriors, winning 5-1. This result seems to have put Okakarara Young Warriors in a challenging position as they struggle to find their footing in the league. Civics 3-2 Young Brazilians:Civics emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Young Brazilians, with a final score of 3-2. It appears that Young Brazilians put up a fight despite being on the road, but ultimately couldn't secure a win. African Stars 2-0 Young African:African Stars, the defending champions from the previous season, managed to secure a 2-0 victory over Young African.…