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World Cup preparations on track, says FIFA official
BEIJING, May 12 — FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said on Tuesday that preparations for…
‘Mr Reliable’ leaves legacy in Namibian football
The Namibian football fraternity has reacted with shock to the news that former national star Rodney Wallace Doeseb has died. Doeseb took his life at his house on Sunday, the police have said. Former Brave Warriors and Eleven Arrows goalkeeper Immanuel ‘Sparks’ Gottlieb called me early on Sunday to share the sad news. “My brother, […] The post ‘Mr Reliable’ leaves legacy in Namibian football appeared first on The Namibian .
MultiChoice launches ‘Sleep can wait’, FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
To coincide with the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, SuperSport launched its new advertising campaign on 11 May across more than 20 English and Portuguese-speaking African countries. MultiChoice explained that the campaign was shot in Cape Town with director Jabu Nadia Newman and is set to garner exceptional visibility and will be broadcast […]
KK United secures NPL spot
KK United FC clinched promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) with a commanding 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC at the Rundu Sports Stadium on Saturday. In a historic first, the team became the first from Kavango West to qualify for Namibia’s top flight, sealing its top-flight return with 41 points despite […] The post KK United secures NPL spot appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibian duo relegated with Black Leopards
Namibian internationals Bethuel Muzeu and Loydt Kazapua have been relegated from the South African National First Division (NFD), also known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship, with Black Leopards FC and one game remaining in the season. This marks Muzeu’s second relegation with Black Leopards in the NFD. The club was initially relegated in 2023, but […] The post Namibian duo relegated with Black Leopards appeared first on The Namibian .
Fast track to health for sprinter Haitembu
Namibian sprinter Ndawana Haitembu is prioritising injury recovery and technical consistency as she prepares for the African Championships and upcoming European athletics season. After recovering from her injury, she has been concentrating on building strength and improving her race execution, she says. “Right now, the focus is on getting ready for the African Champs and […] The post Fast track to health for sprinter Haitembu appeared first on The Namibian .
TVET Inter Games concluded in Gobabis
Zebaldt Ngaruka The TVET Inter Games 2026 hosted by Gobabis Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at the Legare Stadium, concluded last week in Gobabis. This event brought together 10 state-owned VTCs from across the country, celebrating the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence among Namibia’s technical and vocational education trainees. Allen Uaonga Kahiha, event organiser, told... The post TVET Inter Games concluded in Gobabis appeared first on New Era .
DTS U/17 stun City Pillars 2-1
Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) U/17 were in form last weekend, collecting three points against City Pillars with a 2-1 win at the Jan Mohr Football Field. As the MTC HopSol Youth League took a holiday break due to the school holidays, a total of 35 games were played during the week. DTS’s first goal... The post DTS U/17 stun City Pillars 2-1 appeared first on New Era .
Grootfontein set the pace after Round 4 action
FNB Grootfontein continued to set the pace in the Rugby Premier League while there were also wins for FNB Wanderers, FNB Unam and FNB Kudus in Round 4 action over the weekend. Grootfontein travelled to Rehoboth, but playing on the road proved to be no problem as they recorded their fourth consecutive victory with a […] The post Grootfontein set the pace after Round 4 action appeared first on The Namibian .
May tournament victory inspired Okovimburu FC
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Skimo Kahevita, the assistant coach of Okovimburu FC said the recent team’s triumph in the just ended Epukiro’s annual May holiday tournament is a motivation to the upcoming competitions. The Epukiro May tournament was held at Okovimburu Sports field. The team was crowned football champions after defeating Pamue Eleven FC from... The post May tournament victory inspired Okovimburu FC appeared first on New Era .
Tobias calls out Inoue again
Namibian boxing promoter Nestor Tobias once again called out Japanese superstar Naoya Inouye after Filippus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa beat Colombia’s Leonard Carrillo on a unanimous points decision to retain his WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night. After receiving initial stiff resistance, Nghitumbwa stepped up a gear to run out a comfortable winner after 12 […] The post Tobias calls out Inoue again appeared first on The Namibian .
Keetmanshoop Rams cling to Diego Cup championship
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP- Keetmanshoop Rams retained the Diego floating trophy after defeating Ocean Swallows 32-17 in a tightly contested southern derby, played at Kronlein Stadium on Saturday. The Rams remain undefeated as they lifted the cup for the third time in three years. Rams coach Brendon Walters described the encounter as a spirited game despite... The post Keetmanshoop Rams cling to Diego Cup championship appeared first on New Era .
Crisis club Milan’s Champions League return at risk, Como in Europe
AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League return at risk, while Como qualified for Europe for the first time. Boos and whistles rang around at full time in a San Siro which had been abandoned by a large chunk of the over […] The post Crisis club Milan’s Champions League return at risk, Como in Europe appeared first on The Namibian .
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday. Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners’ five-point lead over Manchester City. But West Ham had an equaliser deep […] The post Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase appeared first on The Namibian .
Anxiety, anticipation as Fifa World Cup one-month countdown begins
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup gets under way on Monday, with anticipation crashing into anxiety as soaring ticket prices, political tensions in Donald Trump’s America, and the war in Iran cast an early shadow over the football showpiece. A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on […] The post Anxiety, anticipation as Fifa World Cup one-month countdown begins appeared first on The Namibian .
Kane penalty miss as Olise rescues Bayern to pile pressure on Wolfsburg
Harry Kane missed a penalty but Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0 on Saturday as RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification on a dramatic day in the Bundesliga’s race for Europe. Suffering from the hangover of their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, Bayern needed a second-half wonder-goal from Michael Olise to get past […] The post Kane penalty miss as Olise rescues Bayern to pile pressure on Wolfsburg appeared first on The Namibian .
Guardiola salutes Doku after Man City star dazzles in win over Brentford
Pep Guardiola praised the “outstanding” Jeremy Doku for keeping Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a superb strike in Saturday’s 3-0 win against Brentford. Doku ended Brentford’s stubborn resistance on the hour mark at the Etihad Stadium when he curled a fine finish in the top corner. It was the Belgium winger’s […] The post Guardiola salutes Doku after Man City star dazzles in win over Brentford appeared first on The Namibian .
Top seed Sabalenka knocked out of Italian Open in third round
Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the Italian Open in the third round by Sorana Cirstea on Saturday, the world number one falling to a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat in Rome. Sabalenka is the second star name to be eliminated from the final big tournament before the French Open, with Novak Djokovic being knocked out […] The post Top seed Sabalenka knocked out of Italian Open in third round appeared first on The Namibian .
Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at Sunderland
Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Manchester United were frustrated in a goalless stalemate at Sunderland on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch’s sweet strike gave Liverpool the perfect start in the sixth minute at Anfield. Chelsea hit back when Enzo Fernandez’s 35th-minute free-kick […] The post Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at Sunderland appeared first on The Namibian .
De Sousa wins bronze on Day 4 of African Champs
Namibia’s swimmers continued to demonstrate resilience and talent on Day 4 of the African Swimming Championships, securing another medal and multiple strong finals performances. Highlights: Girls’ 400m medley (14–18 years): Victoria De Sousa won bronze with a time of 5:10.76, delivering Namibia’s medal of the day. Girls’ 100m backstroke (14–18 years): Roselinda Matyayi finished 4th […] The post De Sousa wins bronze on Day 4 of African Champs appeared first on The Namibian .
Diego Cup…
Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby club is going up against Lüderitz based, long-time rival, Ocean Swallows, at the Krönlein Stadium, today. The teams are clashing it out to win the 2026 local rugby derby Diego Cup championship.Photos: Dalene Kooper The post Diego Cup… appeared first on New Era .
Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros. Tennis icon Djokovic was sent packing by big-hitting Croatian Prizmic, who claimed the biggest scalp of his young […] The post Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros appeared first on The Namibian .
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners’ first English title in 22 years. Manchester City stormed back into contention last month but a costly 3-3 draw at Everton earlier this week might ultimately prove fatal […] The post Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety appeared first on The Namibian .
Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Already fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg on Saturday host a Bayern Munich side still smarting from their Champions League elimination by holders Paris Saint Germain. The Wolves, who have remained in the top division since promotion in 1997, sit in 16th place, the relegation play-off spot. Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga […] The post Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern appeared first on The Namibian .
History chasing Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host bitter rivals Real Madrid. Leading by 11 points, Hansi Flick’s side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions again, although a victory against a Los Blancos […] The post History chasing Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico appeared first on The Namibian .
Matyayi wins second bronze at African Champs
Namibia’s swimmers continued to shine with a podium finish and multiple top-8 results on Day 3 of the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria. Roselinda Matyayi claimed bronze in the Girls’ 50m backstroke (14–18 years) with a time of 28.95, earning her second medal for the competition and third medal for Namibia for the […] The post Matyayi wins second bronze at African Champs appeared first on The Namibian .
Heribert Kapeng – goalie with a lion’s heart
Goalkeeping is a specialised position which requires height, bravery and agility. Former Civics and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Heribert ‘Shot-Stopper’ Kapeng had only two of these qualities, but still went on to be recognised as one of the best goalkeepers in Namibia. Despite lacking in height, which cost him a possible professional move to Uruguay, Kapeng […] The post Heribert Kapeng – goalie with a lion’s heart appeared first on The Namibian .
Bucks no Tigers de li kufa mo mekopi loNFA
Abraham Mwanyekange Eengudu detanga da kula mbali oda holola kutya ita di ka kufa ombinga mekopi lo Namibia Football Association neudo. Eendudu edi odo Tigers Football Club osho yo Bucks Buccaneers. Eengudu detanga edi oda nyolela koNFA omikanda odo da holola kutya itadi ka kufa ombinga mekopi loNFA neudo. Buccaneers okwa ti oshimaliwa osho sheva... The post Bucks no Tigers de li kufa mo mekopi loNFA appeared first on New Era .
Omadeulo oNFA – C License a tameka
Abraham Mwanyekange Omadeulo oNamibia Football Association (NFA) -C License okwa tameka moshitukulwa Oshikoto Etivali. Eshi oshi li oshikando shotete omadeulo oludi la tya ngaha taa ningwa konima yeedula hetatu moshitukulwa shaShikoto. Ota ku hokololwa kutya ovadeuli vokatanga kokeemadi veli 39 ove li va kufa ombinga momadeulo. Omadeulo otaa ningilwa pOsekundofikola Andimba Toivo ya Toivo mOndangwa... The post Omadeulo oNFA – C License a tameka appeared first on New Era .
Taking jazz to the heart of the Rehoboth community
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – With the spirit to promote Rehoboth as the hub of jazz music, organisers of hosted the International Jazz Day 2026 celebration. It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), the Hardap Regional Council and Rehoboth Town Council (RTC). International Jazz Day is celebrated... The post Taking jazz to the heart of the Rehoboth community appeared first on New Era .
Nghitumbwa ready to rumble in Nujoma tribute boxing bonanza
Namibian boxing star Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa says he is fully prepared for war when he takes on Mexico’s Leonardo Carrillo in the main bout of the “Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma” boxing event set for tomorrow at the Windhoek Showgrounds. The highly anticipated showdown will see Nghitumbwa defend his pride against Carrillo... The post Nghitumbwa ready to rumble in Nujoma tribute boxing bonanza appeared first on New Era .
NFA Cup proceeds despite club withdrawals
Despite the withdrawal of three clubs citing financial challenges, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup will go ahead as planned, with the governing body reaffirming its commitment to staging what it describes as the country’s biggest football competition. Bucks Buccaneers Football Club, Life Fighters, and Tigers have all confirmed their withdrawal from the tournament. The... The post NFA Cup proceeds despite club withdrawals appeared first on New Era .
Karate star turns to massage for health impact
Adolf Kaure Namibian karateka Katelin Martin (28) says massages play a crucial role in helping prevent and manage high blood pressure (HBP) and diabetes. Martin, who opened her Sports Massage Clinic in Walvis Bay in March this year, explained how the clinic contributes to the prevention of some noncommunicable diseases, among them high blood pressure... The post Karate star turns to massage for health impact appeared first on New Era .
NFA launches N$7.5m cup amid club withdrawals
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has officially unveiled the NFA Cup 2026, describing it as the biggest football competition in the country’s history, involving 66 leagues, 740 clubs, and more than 21 900 players across all 14 regions. Speaking at the launch in Windhoek, NFA acting general secretary Mabos Vries, together with the association spokesperson […] The post NFA launches N$7.5m cup amid club withdrawals appeared first on The Namibian .
African Stars part ways with title-winning coach Elemu
Namibia Premier Football League champions African Stars FC have officially parted ways with head coach Agnus Elemu following a successful spell that saw the club secure its fourth consecutive league title and ninth overall championship. The club announced the development on its social media platforms on Wednesday evening, stating that further updates regarding the team’s... The post African Stars part ways with title-winning coach Elemu appeared first on New Era .
Tales of the Legends – In conversation with midfield general Leonard Stanley Kwambi
Born and bred in Luderitz since 1977, Kwambi started playing football barefoot in the dusty streets of Beguela. He played junior football for the school’s football team. Interestingly, the super energetic young boy was a much sought after oval ball chaser (rugby). Kwambi played scrumhalf for the P.K de Villiers School Rugby Fifteen in Keetmanshoop. ... The post Tales of the Legends – In conversation with midfield general Leonard Stanley Kwambi appeared first on New Era .
Palace beat Shakhtar to reach first European final
Crystal Palace swept past Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate to reach their first-ever European final on Thursday, giving manager Oliver Glasner the chance of a fairytale end to his golden reign. The Eagles led 3-1 after the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final and went further ahead in the first half at a […] The post Palace beat Shakhtar to reach first European final appeared first on The Namibian .
Villa crush Forest to reach Europa League final against Freiburg
Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday. Unai Emery’s side erased a 1-0 first leg deficit thanks to Ollie Watkins’ opener just before half-time and Emiliano Buendia’s nerveless penalty after the interval. Fittingly, it was […] The post Villa crush Forest to reach Europa League final against Freiburg appeared first on The Namibian .
Matyayi wins bronze on Day 2 of African Champs
Namibia’s swimmers continued to impress on Day 2 of the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, securing a bronze medal and multiple top-8 finishes across individual and relay events. Girls’ 50m butterfly (14–18 years): Roselinda Matyayi won bronze with a time of 28.95, delivering Namibia’s first medal of Day 2. Boys’ 50m butterfly (14–18 […] The post Matyayi wins bronze on Day 2 of African Champs appeared first on The Namibian .
Sinner demands ‘respect’ from Grand Slams in prize money row
Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, but stopped short of calling for a boycott of the sport’s major events. Last year almost all the leading players signed two letters to the four Grand Slam bosses demanding an increase in prize money, […] The post Sinner demands ‘respect’ from Grand Slams in prize money row appeared first on The Namibian .