OPUWO: North-West First Division (NWFD) football league favourites, KK Palace, over the weekend lost crucial points that would have widened their lead over second-placed Eleven Warriors FC, as more than 30 goals were scored in the NWFD. KK Palace, who appeared to be on track for the championship following a strong start to the season,...
November 5, 2024
Tag: showdown
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Inter and Juve face off in Serie A title showdown
The Serie A title credentials of Inter Milan and Juventus will be on the line on Sunday as two giants of Italian football face off in a San Siro showdown. Holding a one-point lead and a game in hand, Inter will have more than 70,000 fans roaring them on at a “Derby of Italy” which...
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Nedbank National Cycling Championships 2024 promises showdown – Windhoek Observer
Windhoek, Namibia – Cycling have been gearing up for the much-anticipated 2024 Nedbank National Individual Time Trial Championships (ITT) and the Nedbank National Road Race Championships taking place today and tomorrow. Over 180 cyclists are participating in these prestigious events, making them some of the most crucial road races on the Namibian calendar. Hosted on...
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Namibia gears up for historic soccer showdown against Angola
Staff Reporter THE quietest streets in towns and villages will be staring Namibians in the face as the national soccer team, the Brave Warriors, gear up to face Angola in a highly anticipated soccer clash at 19:00 today. Today, the streets are likely to echo with rare tranquillity, not a car in sight, as fervent...
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Financial boost for Warriors before SA showdown
The Brave Warriors have received a financial boost of N$300 000 and assurances of more funds if they reach the second round following their historic victory against Tunisia on Tuesday. Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili and PST Bet chief executive Steve Hamunyela pledged N$150 000 each to the Brave Warriors when they visited the...
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Struggling Tigers and Pirates showdown
Renowned Katutura-based clubs Tigers and Orlando Pirates face off at the Independence Stadium at 19h00 tonight with both clubs struggling and at the wrong end of the table. Tigers, who have only won four of their 13 matches to date, are ninth on the log on 17 points, but Pirates have only won one match...
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Top of the log showdown
Premier League newcomers Khomas Nampol’s title credentials will be tested to the full when they take on log leaders and defending champions African Stars at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium tonight. Khomas Nampol have surprised friend and foe alike in their debut season in the premiership, and after brushing aside Orlando Pirates 4-0 on Tuesday, they moved...
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Rundu Chiefs SC Set for Riveting Showdown in Town Derby Kickoff – Windhoek Observer
Rundu, Namibia – The echoes of sporting rivalry are set to resound through Rundu this weekend as the legendary Rundu Chief Sports Club gears up to clash against local rivals Cuca Tops in what promises to be a gripping town derby. This showdown marks the inaugural kickstart of the NEFD 2023/24 League, heralding the return...
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‘Purpose-driven’ Springboks braced for England showdown
For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final. For South Africa captain Siya Kolisi, however, whose side takes on England at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, the inner drive...
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Fiji target last eight at Rugby World Cup as Scots set up Ireland showdown
Fiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination. Scotland also kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages by running in 12 tries in a hopelessly one-sided 84-0...