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14 Nov

Exciting Start to the FNB Women Super League: Opening Weekend Thrills in Windhoek

ObserverSportsExciting Start to the FNB Women Super League: Opening Weekend Thrills in Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia - The highly anticipated FNB Women Super League kicked off this weekend with a display of women's football at the UNAM Stadium in Windhoek. While the full roster of twelve teams wasn't in action, only four teams took to the field on the opening weekend.The opening day was expected to be filled with goals, but it turned out to be a day of surprises. In a thrilling encounter, VPower Angels displayed their prowess by defeating a rusty NUST Babes with a 4-2 victory.Meanwhile, FC Ongos had their hands full when they faced Arrow Ladies. Despite their national team…

10 Nov

An exclusive Interview with Joanitha Lorraine Gowases General Coordinator at COSAFA/FA GC

ObserverSportsAn exclusive Interview with Joanitha Lorraine Gowases General Coordinator at COSAFA/FA GC

Name : Joanitha Lorraine GowasesDate of Birth : 08 FebruaryPlace of Birth : WindhoekPosition : General CoordinatorOrganization : COSAFA/FA GC You have been involved in the game of football for a very long time, since when the then Namibia premier league was running at the Nictus Building. Over the years you have held different positions, how did it all start?It true I have been involved in football for along as I can remember. All I know is that from a very early age I wanted to be involved in doing administration work from a very early age. All I can…

08 Nov

Brave Warriors and Peter Shalulile makes it on CAF Nominees for CAF Awards 2023

ObserverFeatured, SportsBrave Warriors and Peter Shalulile makes it on CAF Nominees for CAF Awards 2023

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the nominees for the much-anticipated CAF Awards 2023 in the men's categories, building anticipation for the Awards Gala set to take place on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco. These selections were based on the performance of nominees between November 2022 and September 2023. For the esteemed CAF African Player of the Year, a total of thirty exceptional players made the cut. The list includes renowned names such as Riyad Mahrez from Algeria, Mohamed Salah from Egypt, and Sadio Mane from Senegal, among others. In addition to the top prize, categories such as…

07 Nov

MTC dedicates ‘knockout’ project towards Brave Warriors’ journey to AFCON

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Staff Writer Premier digital enabler, MTC Namibia, through its annual innovative initiative, the MTC Knockout Project, has this year resolved to dedicate the flagship social project to the senior national team the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors as they prepare for AFCON 2024. The Knockout Project, which in its’ three editions raised money to sensitize and create dialogue around GBV, then continued to raise funds to build affordable housing for the homeless, before bolstering TVET students and upcoming gardeners to aid in food security, will this year lobby for financial support amongst corporates to bolster the Brave Warriors on their campaign…

03 Nov

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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Sports in our country have finally started receiving the recognition they deserve as a significant economic driver. This shift in perspective is reflected in several key initiatives undertaken by the government, including the allocation of funds for stadium upgrades, a delegation’s trip to South Africa to learn about professionalizing sports, and an agreement between the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to procure national colors for all sports codes for an entire year. Am just saying, these actions demonstrate a strong political will to embrace proposals that have long been advocated…

03 Nov

An Exclusive Interview with Alexander Lafika Itumba a soccer Coach

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Name : Alexander Lafika ItumbaDate of Birth : 05 Dec 1981Place of Birth : Epyaliwa-Oshikulufitu. OmbalantuCareer Organization: Ministry of EducationPosition : TeacherClub : A-Class Soccer Academy/Ogongo United FC/Africa Motto FCPosition : Coach Your personal journey in sports, particularly soccer, is a heartwarming testament to the power of family support and inspiration. It’s clear that your family played a pivotal role in nurturing your passion for the game. Can you share how your love for sports started?My involvement in sports started my primary school, in fact at Oneeya Combined School in Ogongo in the Omusati region. This is the place where…

02 Nov

Meet Aroab FC from the Karas Football League

ObserverSportsAllien Esau, Front from the left: Veronice Gena Cloete, Patricia Meet Aroab FC from the Karas Football League, Shahida Shantie Rooi

Front from the left: Veronice Gena Cloete, Shahida Shantie Rooi, Allien Esau, Patricia Meet Aroab FC from the Karas Football League Van Schalkwyk, Emmogene Wendy Freyer.Back Standing: Desiree Debro Schalk C, Tiffany De Klerk, Theresia Elsie Swartbooi, Frankline Kooper, Clerita Descande V’C and Theopoltina Jera Matroos

02 Nov

FNB WSL League Winners to Receive N$250,000 Cash Prize in 2023/24 Season

ObserverSports000 Cash Prize in 2023/24 Season, FNB WSL League Winners to Receive N$250

Windhoek, Namibia: FNB has announced a substantial increase in the cash prize for the winners of the FNB Women Super League (WSL) for the 2023/24 season. The victorious team will now walk away with a remarkable N$250,000, a significant leap from the N$80,000 awarded to the champions in the previous season. This announcement was made during the league’s official draw launch in the capital city, Windhoek. FNB’s Head of Marketing, Gordon Pokolo, expressed the bank’s commitment to supporting women’s football in the country through this sponsorship, which is now in its second year of a three-year contract. Pokolo also emphasized…

02 Nov

Botswana, Namibia fail to progress in Olympic qualifiers

ObserverSportsBotswana, Namibia fail to progress in Olympic qualifiers

Botswana and Namibia have bowed out of the qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeats on Tuesday, but two teams from the COSAFA region remain in contention … and both could make it. Namibia lost 2-0 in Morocco in the second leg of their second round tie to go down 4-0 on aggregate to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup participants. Namibia fought hard in the tie and held the North Africans until the 76th minute of the second leg before conceding to Imane Saoud and Ghizlane Chebbak (penalty). Botswana also trailed 2-0 from the first leg of their…

01 Nov

NFA Announces Eligible Candidates for Executive Council Elections

ObserverSportsNFA Announces Eligible Candidates for Executive Council Elections

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) in a media release has unveiled the two en bloc list of eligible candidates who will be vying for the eight positions in the Executive Council, in accordance with the revised statutes of the NFA. The upcoming elections are set to take place on Friday, November 17, 2023. Mr Robert Shimooshili, the current NPFL Chairperson and Mr Patrick Kauta, are the two leaders who will be vying for the Presidential position, whoever wins, his lists of nominees will be elected as the new Executive Council for a period of four years. The full list of…