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Erasmus Sjalihaxwe African Stars Football Club has appointed Bob Mafoso from Lesotho as its new head coach, following the resignation of former coach Fillemon Ronnie Kanalelo in early February. The club announced the appointment on Monday, stating that Mafoso’s experience aligns with its ambition to secure more victories and win trophies. “African Stars Football Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bob Mafoso as our new head coach! A CAF ‘A’ licensed coach with over a decade of experience at the elite level, Mafoso is a proven winner with an impressive track record of league titles, cup victories, and…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namport Kavango East Football Association (KEFA) Chairperson Patrick Mukoya says Kagcuva Football Club’s call for an investigation into a referee’s conduct does not follow the proper complaint procedures outlined in the Namibia Football Association (NFA) regulations. Mukoya made the remarks on Friday in a written response to Kagcuva FC Secretary Frans Muhembo, who had lodged an official complaint requesting disciplinary action against the referee who officiated the match between Kagcuva FC and Divayi Football Club. During the game, 14 yellow and red cards were issued to Kagcuva players and officials. Players and officials questioned the referee's decisions, which…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe  Namibian athletes delivered strong performances at regional para sports events over the weekend, claiming multiple medals in both triathlon and archery. Paralympic athlete Jerome Rooi took top honours by winning the PTS2 African Triathlon Championship held in South Africa on Saturday. His achievement placed Namibia at the top in his category. Fellow athlete Mateus Angula, competing in only his second triathlon event, secured third place, adding to Namibia’s medal tally. In para archery, Namibian archers also made their mark.  De-Villiers Visser and teammate Jan-Lotz du Toit earned a bronze medal in the team category at the Southern African…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Sport Commission’s (NSC) Chief Administrator, Freddy Mwiya, has announced the appointment of an interim board for the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC).  The new board will oversee the committee's affairs for three months and organise an elective congress. Mwiya announced this on Thursday following the expiry of the previous board's term. Last month, the Ministry of Sport froze NNPC’s funding due to irregularities that both Mwiya and the NNPC declined to disclose. On Thursday, Mwiya confirmed that the funding restrictions have now been lifted to allow access to critical resources for sports development. “We put emphasis on…

Niël Terblanché The Khomas100 gravel cycling race has earned a place on the international sporting calendar, following confirmation that the 2025 edition will not only serve as the Namibian National Gravel Championships but also as the African Continental Gravel Championship. In addition, it has been granted qualifier status for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Gravel World Series, with top riders securing a coveted spot at the UCI Gravel World Championships in Europe this October. The news was announced at the official launch of the 2025 event at Hollard Namibia’s offices in Windhoek. Hollard has renewed its headline sponsorship of the…

Niël Terblanché A new addition to Namibia’s sporting calendar has been unveiled, with the official launch of the Namport Nedbank PH Challenge, in collaboration with the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. The event, which aims to promote cycling and wellness, was announced in Lüderitz earlier in March, where stakeholders gathered to endorse the inaugural challenge. The initiative is a joint effort by Namport, Nedbank Namibia, and the Powerhouse Cycling Club. It will be held in Lüderitz from 2 to 3 May 2025 and in Walvis Bay from 1 to 2 November 2025. The event will feature mountain bike and road races, as…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Funding for the Namibian National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) from the Ministry of Sport is on hold due to non-compliance with governance requirements. The Namibia Sports Commission’s (NSC) chief administrator, Fredy Mwiya, informed the committee’s secretary general, Michael Hamukwaya, of the decision during a consultative meeting held two weeks ago. “The current board term of office has expired. Hence their involvement to run the affairs has ceased, and funding from the ministry has been put on hold as the federation is non-compliant,” reads the minutes of the meeting seen by the Windhoek Observer. The meeting was also attended by…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Flame "The Special One" Nangolo was crowned the new World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa super featherweight champion on Saturday night after defeating Ghanaian boxer Felix Ajom via a third-round knockout. The fight took place at the Roman Catholic Hospital hall, where Nangolo extended his professional record to 13 unbeaten fights. This record of victories includes five knockouts.  The 23-year-old's victory came against Ajom, who also entered the ring with an undefeated record of 20 fights—17 of them won by knockout. Ajom had never been knocked out before. The boxing event also marked the return of veteran fighter Walter…