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Afrocat Sports Club is pioneering excellence and nurturing talent

Afrocat Sports Club is pioneering excellence and nurturing talent

Exclusive Interview with Founder Coach Ishitile How would you rate your performance last year (2023) Coach Ishitile : Afrocat Sports Club has been able to stamped its mark as a powerhouse in sports performances across multiple disciplines in 2023. And stepping into 2024, we plan to continues in our quest to achieve for sporting supremacy while embracing a commitment to talent development and community engagement. Can you share some achievement in 2023 Coach Ishitile : Our dominion in netball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis was felt across various courts and fields of Windhoek, Oshakati, Gobabis, and Rundu. Our netball teams displayed…
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FIFA Workshop to elevates NFA’s Strategic Vision

FIFA Workshop to elevates NFA’s Strategic Vision

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is hosting a FIFA delegation for an extensive three-day workshop aimed at fortifying the relationship between the NFA and FIFA. Commencing on Monday, January 8th, and culminating on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, the workshop embarked on an in-depth exploration of the alliance between the NFA and FIFA, crucial for the advancement of football in the country. During interactions with the media, NFA President Robert Shimoshiili emphasized the necessity of a governance induction workshop for the recently elected Executive Council. The objective was to bolster their understanding and expertise in the administration and management of football,…
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Arcadia Football Club Invites Young Talent to Join Development Program

Arcadia Football Club Invites Young Talent to Join Development Program

Arcadia Football Club, a community-driven club founded in 1986, is extending a warm invitation to parents interested in enrolling their young ones, both boys and girls aged between 6 and 19, in the football development program. Despite facing challenges in terms of training equipment, particularly soccer balls, the club remains committed to providing an alternative avenue for the youth to channel their energy positively. Coach Frank Inana emphasizes the club's community-driven philosophy, relying on the goodwill of parents and individuals to procure necessary equipment for the youngsters. The makeshift training ground in Grysblok, with its gravel surface, serves as a…
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Flying High Towards the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup

Flying High Towards the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup

The U19 Namibia Men’s cricket team, affectionately known as the Walvis Bay Salt Eagles, gears up for their momentous journey to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup in Kimberly, South Africa. The team's rigorous training sessions, under the guidance of seasoned coaches and mentors, have honed their skills and fortified their resolve to compete against the best in the world. Their journey to the World Cup serves as an inspiration to budding cricketers across Namibia, igniting dreams and aspirations in the hearts of aspiring athletes who aspire to follow in their footsteps. As they set their sights on the tournament,…
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Futsal Namibia Gears Up for 2024 CAF Futsal Qualifiers: Unveils Preliminary Squad and Head Coach

Futsal Namibia Gears Up for 2024 CAF Futsal Qualifiers: Unveils Preliminary Squad and Head Coach

Windhoek, Namibia - Futsal in Namibia is abuzz with excitement as Futsal Namibia sets its sights on the 2024 CAF Futsal qualifiers. Following the revelation of the qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt, Futsal Namibia has announced the commencement of rigorous preparations for the highly anticipated event. The preliminary squad is set to kick-start their training on January 8, 2024.A major milestone in Futsal Namibia history, is the appointment of Mr. Donawald Modise, the Coach of Ballers Futsal Club, as the newly appointed Head Coach of the Namibia Futsal National Team. Mr. Modise’s impressive reservoir of experience and unparalleled expertise and commitment…
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Brave Warriors Ready to make a mark at AFCON 2024

Brave Warriors Ready to make a mark at AFCON 2024

The Tafel Lager Brave Warriors are gearing up for the 2024 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) under the guidance of Coach Collin Benjamin. Coach Benjamin has trimmed down the squad to 23 players, whose responsibility is to ensure that Namibia make a significant impact in Cote D’Ivoire. The selected squad is a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents. The likes of Loydt Kazapua, Ryan Nyambe, Denzil Haoseb, Ivan Kamberipa, Charles Hambira, Absalom Iimbondi, Petrus Shitembi, Marcell Papama, Deon Hotto, Peter Shalulile, and Joslin Kamatuka bring their weight of their previous AFCON journey in 2019, offering a wealth of…
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Just Saying with Matts Haikali

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

As sports leaders entrusted with the responsibility of nurturing young talent, it is incumbent upon us to demonstrate the virtues essential in sports, particularly that of fair play. Am just saying, it is disheartening to hear and learn that young athletes, who have proudly represented this country, to the best of their ability, are being denied their hard-earned rewards by officials who seem more focused on deducting questionable “dues” than supporting the development of these budding talents. Am just saying, these current state of affairs, where minors are handed cash and coerced into signing receipts for funds that do not…
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Exclusive Interview with Joviita Ndeenda-Elago Kandjumbwa a Sports Broadcaster

Exclusive Interview with Joviita Ndeenda-Elago Kandjumbwa a Sports Broadcaster

Name : Joviita Ndeenda-Elago KandjumbwaDate of Birth : 10 March 1995Place of Birth : Etilyasa, Ongandjera, Omusati RegionPosition : Sports Broadcaster Who is Joviita Kandjumbwa, and how did you end up being involved in sports?Joviita Kandjumbwa is a regular village girl from Etilyasa in the omusati region, I am a lawyer by profession a side of my life that never really makes it into the spotlight as I love the focus to be on my broadcasting side which I can honestly say its my true love.In addition to being a lawyer I am a sports broadcaster, currently working at the…
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Tafel Lager Brave Warriors Gear Up for AFCON 2024

Tafel Lager Brave Warriors Gear Up for AFCON 2024

Windhoek, Namibia - Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, have kicked off their preparations for the upcoming AFCON 2024 in earnest. A preliminary squad of 34 players has been called up for a rigorous 3-day assessment training camp, which commenced on Monday, December 18, 2023. The coaching staff, led by head coach Collin Benjamin, will meticulously evaluate the players' performance, fitness, and teamwork during the camp. The squad will later be trimmed down to a final roster of 27 players before the team embarks on their journey to the official AFCON 2024 training camp. Namibia finds itself in Group E alongside formidable…
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Futsal Namibia Team Faces Exciting Challenge in 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Futsal Namibia Team Faces Exciting Challenge in 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Windhoek, Namibia — the stage is set for Namibia's national futsal team as they gear up to participate in the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw, expected to take place in the last week of December 2023, will determine the opponents Namibia will face in their quest for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that Namibia will be drawn against formidable opponents, namely Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania in the qualifiers. The 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations marks the eighth edition of the quadrennial championship organized by CAF for…
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