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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…

01 Nov

FIFA World Cup qualifiers provisional squad

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The Namibia Football Association, Head Coach Collin Benjamin, unveiled a provisional list of 37 players for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé. The qualifiers are scheduled as follows:Namibia vs. Equatorial Guinea on November 15, to be held in Malabo.Namibia vs. São Tomé on November 21, to be held in Agadir. The list of the provisional squad,Goalkeepers: Loydt Kazapua, Ndisiro Kamaijanda, Jonas Mateus; Defenders: Ryan Nyambe, Ivan Kamberipa, Erasmus Ikeinge, Lubeni Haukongo, Simon Elago, Kennedy Amutenya, Given Mutuezu, Denzel Haoseb, Charles Hambira, Ananias Gebhardt, Riaan Hanamub, Edmund Kambanda, Aprocius Petrus; Midfielders: Ronald Ketjijere, Devin Somseb,…

27 Oct

Exclusive Interview with Turky Tiisa Ndashiiva:Vice Chairperson of Namibia Sports Commission Former chairperson of Tigers Sport Club

ObserverSportsExclusive Interview with Turky Tiisa Ndashiiva:Vice Chairperson of Namibia Sports Commission Former chairperson of Tigers Sport Club

Name : Turky Tiisa NdashiivaDate of Birth : 9 OctoberPlace of Birth : WindhoekCurrent Position: Vice ChairpersonOrganization : Namibia Sports CommissionPosition : Former ChairpersonClub : Tigers Sport Club You currently sit on the Namibia Sports Commission as a Vice Chairperson, which means you have been involved in sports to get there. How did it all start?Well, I started my sport career at primary school. I went to Namutoni Primary school and started there as a netball player. I then went on to Shifidi Secondary School and AME Private School, where I continued to play. In 1994, I joined African Blizzards…

26 Oct

Meet Bakpro Oshana Millennial Queens

ObserverSportsMeet Bakpro Oshana Millennial Queens

Bakpro Oshana Millennial Queens is a women football team which hails from Ondangwa and plays in Oshana Women regional league which just kicked off on saturday last week.This team is proudly sponsored by Bakpro as well as Ondangwa SME Youth Expo. Bakpro players spend time working at GD EVENTS & PROMOTIONS CC a company which specializes in Corporate marketing, Activations and Events management on their off days inorder for the players to be able to earn something to sustain the players and the team in general.

26 Oct

Namibia Sports Commission host Sport Conference and Expo and NASA 2023

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Swakopmund , Namibia : The Namibia Sports Commission is hosting the Namibia Sports Award 2023 on October 28th at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. This exciting event will feature several activities leading up to the awards ceremony. The event kicked off with a sports conference and expo. This includes a 1.5-day conference from October 25th to 26th, featuring workshops and panel discussions. The conference likely focuses on various aspects of sports, including sports diplomacy, player agency, and the journey of Namibian Olympic athletes. The highlight of the event will be the annual Namibia Sports Awards ceremony taking place on Saturday,…