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26 Oct

CAF’s Jacqueline Shipanga Commends Progress in Women’s Football Development

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In a recent development, Jacqueline Shipanga, a prominent technical expert associated with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), expressed her admiration for the strides made in the development of women’s football on the continent. Shipanga, who played a pivotal role in conducting the Elite Women Instructors course, shared her thoughts on the ongoing journey towards empowering women in football. The CAF New Women Instructors course was initiated with the goal of identifying potential Women Instructors within Member Associations (MAs) who could further evolve into local, zonal, and CAF Instructors. Speaking in reference to the CAF Convention, Shipanga highlighted the extensive…

25 Oct

Nurturing Young Talent with Bokomo’s Support

ObserverSportsNurturing Young Talent with Bokomo's Support

Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian grassroots football, The Champion Maize League, aptly titled "Be Your Best," has been gaining momentum, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Bokomo. This brainchild of the DTS Football Academy is all about fostering talent at the foundational level, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to kick a football. The league's main objective is to promote inclusivity, in the world of sports, every child deserves a chance to shine. DTS Football Academy's primary mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for Namibian children. They aim to provide an environment where kids…

24 Oct

Khomas NAMPOL Triumphs at Bank Windhoek NVF Cup Finals 2023

ObserverSportsKhomas NAMPOL Triumphs at Bank Windhoek NVF Cup Finals 2023

Windhoek, Namibia - It was a day of intense competition, unrelenting spirit, and outstanding performances at the Bank Windhoek NVF Cup Finals 2023. Khomas NAMPOL emerged as the victorious team in both the men’s and women’s competitions, solidifying their reputation as a dominant force in Namibian volleyball. In a thrilling showdown in the men’s final, Khomas NAMPOL, under the leadership of captain Mensah Kambala, showcased their mettle by claiming the coveted title. Captain Kambala expressed his pride in his team’s performance and acknowledged the fierce nature of the match. On the other side of the net, NDF’s captain, Asser Daniel,…

24 Oct

Record-breaking Success at the 10th Erongo Powersave Omaruru Street Mile Run

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Omaruru, Namibia - The 10th edition of the Erongo Powersave Omaruru Street Mile Run concluded with resounding success, attracting an impressive turnout of 1,402 participants from all corners of Namibia. This annual event, held in the picturesque town of Omaruru, is a 1.6-kilometer race that brings together athletes from all 14 regions of Namibia, including competitors from Botswana’s Orapa Athletics Club. Berthold Karumendu, the sports officer of the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service, based in the Erongo Region and Race Director for the Street Mile Run, expressed his delight at the growth of the event over the past…

20 Oct

An exclusive interview withVeronica Van Wyk: Football player

ObserverSportsAn exclusive interview withVeronica Van Wyk: Football player

Name : Veronica Van WykDate of Birth : 06January 99Place of Birth : GobabisCareer : Radio Presenter/ProducerOrganization : NBC Kaisames FMPosition : Central Back/Right BackClub : Girls and Goals FCSport : Football Who is Vero?My full name is Veronica Verona Van Wyk better known as Vero, I consider myself as a Brave Gladiators, as I have represented the Namibia National Women Football team as a player. I currently play for the Girls & Goals Football Team in the NFA Women Super League as defender.Currently am a freelance sports producer/presenter at NBC Kaisames FM. Okay, a football player and a media…

20 Oct

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

ObserverSportsJust Saying with Matts Haikali

Enthusiasm and unwavering support of fans is often celebrated as a driving force behind the success of teams and the growth of the game of football. Namibian’s all over the country have witnessed an overwhelming surge in support for Eshoke Chula Chula, both in Oshakati and Windhoek. This unprecedented backing from fans has injected new life into local football. However, as the old adage goes, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and this newfound popularity presents its own set of challenges that demand a thoughtful response from football administrators. Am just saying, the scenes that unfolded during the recent match…

19 Oct

DTS Youth Football Tournament hailed as Success

ObserverSportsDTS Youth Football Tournament hailed as Success

The Annual DTS Youth Football Tournament was a huge success over this past weekend with an amazing turnout. It's fantastic to hear that the Annual DTS Youth Football Tournament was such a success with an impressive turnout and great achievements. DTS's dominance across multiple age groups, with gold medals in Under 8, 9, 10, and 13, is quite an accomplishment. Even the third-place finishes by the Under 7, Under 15, and Under 17 teams show the club's consistent performance across different categories. The statistics of 223 matches played over 3 days involving 16 clubs/schools, 1270 athletes and a total of…

18 Oct

Mid Week Review

ObserverSportsMid Week Review

African Stars FC vs Eeshoke Chula Chula FC (1: 1)Namibian football enthusiasts experienced a spectacular event this weekend when African Stars faced off against Eeshoke Chula Chula at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The game lived up to its billing, delivering a level of excitement that had not been witnessed in Namibian football for quite some time. The crowd in attendance was historic, and while the final result was a one-all draw, fans left the stadium with a sense that the match was well worth their time.UNAM FC vs FC Ongos (0:3)FC Ongos continued its impressive run in the league by…

18 Oct

NFA Extra Ordinary Congress approves statute revisions, paving way for Elective Congress

ObserverSportsNFA Extra Ordinary Congress approves statute revisions, paving way for Elective Congress

Windhoek, Namibia - In a significant development for Namibian football, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) hosted an extraordinary congress over the weekend to ratify crucial changes in its statutes. The amendments, notably granting increased voting powers to members, have far-reaching implications for the future governance of football in the country. The congress's decisions have also set the stage for the forthcoming NFA Elective Congress scheduled for November 17, 2023, under the supervision of the FIFA Normalization Committee. The NFA's extraordinary congress, held with the participation of NFA members and other stakeholder, the key items on the agenda were revisions to…

13 Oct

Exclusive interview with Helalia Johannes: Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

ObserverSportsExclusive interview with Helalia Johannes:Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club, Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

Name : Helalia JohannesDate of Birth : 13 August 1980Place of Birth : Oshali in Ohangwena RegionPosition : Warrant officerOrganisation : Namibia Defence ForcePosition : Marathon RunnerClub : Namibia Defence Force Athletic club You have been involved in athletes for a longtime, to an extend that you have even been recognized in the Guinness book of world records. Most people do not know who Helalia, Namibia Queen of the Marathon is. Can you share with us who is Helalia? I am Helalia Johannes, I specialize in middle and long distance running. My interest in sport began when I was in…