Johan Muller, the CEO of Cricket Namibia, said that it is pleasing to see how the sport has been growing over the last three years. While the Richelieu Eagles have become a proper T20 side and their 50 overs format coming together, the Capricorn Eagles have also seen their stoke rise over the past two...
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CAF Champions League quarterfinals take shape as six teams secure qualification
Six teams have secured their place in this season’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-finals, after some nail-biting round of Match Day 5 fixtures that took place on Friday and Saturday. Defending champions and Egyptian giants, Al Ahly remain on course to their title defense after a 1-0 victory over Ghana’s Medeama saw them through to...
Namibia: Geingob Treated National Teams Equally – Veii
Former director of sport Vetumbuavi Veii says the late president Hage Geingob did not differentiate when giving words of encouragement to the various national sport teams of Namibia. While Namibians will this weekend lay president Hage Geingob to rest at Heroes Acre on Sunday, the late president is remembered by many in the sport fraternity...
Senegal beat Guinea as both teams reach Afcon last 16
Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday as the reigning champions completed the group stage with three wins out of three, while their opponents secured qualification for the last 16 despite the defeat. The Lions of Teranga had already clinched a place in the knockout phase before this final Group...
Excitement Builds as Debmarine Premiership Teams Resumes Training for Second Round – Windhoek Observer
As the football fever continues to grip Namibia, anticipation is mounting for the restart of the Debmarine Premiership, scheduled for February 3, 2023. Football clubs across the nation have already plunged into training sessions in preparation for the second round of matches. FC Ongos took the lead by kicking off their training on January 3,...
Puma Energy teams up with Hungry Lion for innovative service stations
In a strategic move to enhance customer experience, Puma Energy Namibia recently joined forces with the renowned Hungry Lion Quick Service restaurant chain. The inaugural Hungry Lion outlet situated at a Puma Energy service station in Oshakati marks the onset of this promising collaboration between the two entities. Janet Sithole, Puma Energy’s Non-fuels Manager for...
At least 10 teams can win Cup of Nations – Morocco coach Regragui
Walid Regragui, mastermind behind the stunning success of 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, says “at least 10 teams can win the Africa Cup of Nations” in the Ivory Coast from January 13. While his Atlas Lions are obviously among the contenders for the most prized trophy in African football, the 48-year-old former international full-back did...
Namibia’s Under-15 Teams Miss Out on Bronze Medals at CAF Schools African Championship
It was a disappointing outcome for Namibia’s Schools Under-15 girls and boys football teams at the CAF Schools African Championship held in Harare, Zimbabwe. Both teams fell short in their quest for bronze medals, with the girls’ team suffering a 4-0 defeat against Mozambique and the boys’ team losing 1-0 to Zimbabwe. The Namibian Schools...
Namibian Under-15 Football Teams Set for CAF African Schools Football Championship
Excitement is building as the Namibian under-15 boys and girls teams gear up to compete in the CAF African Schools Football Championship / COSAFA Qualifiers. The tournament will kick off with their opening games against their Zambian counterparts at Gateway High School in Harare tomorrow morning at 10:00. Following their first matches, the Namibian teams...
Hope FC Tops Oshana Women’s Football League Amid Financial Challenges for Teams
OSHAKATI – Hope Football Club has emerged as the leader of the Oshana Regional Namibia Football Association (NFA) Women’s Football League, maintaining an unbeaten streak after its latest weekend victories. The league’s Public Relations Officer, Felisberto Pedarè Da Silva, informed Nampa on Tuesday that the league is now down to six clubs following the withdrawal...