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10 Oct

Beach Volleyball League Serves Up Exciting Matches

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The Afrocat Sports Club Beach Volleyball league kicked off with a bang on Saturday, 07 Oct, bringing together 34 teams and a total of 68 players ready to showcase their skills on the sandy courts. The league, scheduled to run until November 25, 2023, promises weeks of thrilling volleyball action every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The opening day witnessed intense 2-A-side male games, where the young and dynamic Afrocats duo, Tanga-Omwene Simson and Teofelus Shayuka, faced off against the experienced Aloisius Ishitile and his partner Absalom Phillipus , who recently transitioned from indoor volleyball to beach volleyball. In an…

05 Oct

Sports Commentary

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Isack Hamata There is a serious case to be made about how small rugby nations like Namibia are treated by the Internal Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB is the FIFA of world rugby. Our national team has been rushed through the group matches, playing the first match on 9 September and the final one on 29 September while the other teams in our group i.e New Zealand, France, Uruguay and Italy are only concluding their group matches on the 6th October. That is almost a full month of just playing group stage matches while the Namibian national team is already…

05 Oct

Playtime Festival: A Celebrationof Youth Cricket in Namibia

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The Playtime Festival, one of the most prestigious youth tournaments on Cricket Namibia’s calendar, was hosted by three towns, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Windhoek, from the 21st September to the 1st October 2023. The event which has grown in prominence over the years, saw a convergence of young cricket enthusiasts, reflecting the sport’s deep roots and burgeoning future in the country. The Playtime Festival under new partnership, facilitated five youth tournaments that saw a staggering 45 teams over 139 fiercely contested matches. Such participation levels are a testament to the sport’s popularity among the youth and the continued efforts of…

04 Oct

Mid Week Review DEBMARINE NAMIBIA PREMIERSHIP

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UNAM 5-1 Okakarara Young Warriors:UNAM had a dominant performance against Okakarara Young Warriors, winning 5-1. This result seems to have put Okakarara Young Warriors in a challenging position as they struggle to find their footing in the league. Civics 3-2 Young Brazilians:Civics emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Young Brazilians, with a final score of 3-2. It appears that Young Brazilians put up a fight despite being on the road, but ultimately couldn't secure a win. African Stars 2-0 Young African:African Stars, the defending champions from the previous season, managed to secure a 2-0 victory over Young African.…

04 Oct

COSAFA TO INTRODUCE VAR AT COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

info_e12wt4csSportsCOSAFA TO INTRODUCE VAR AT COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

COSAFA has announced that they will introduce VAR but only from the semi-final stage of the COSAFA Women Championship taking place in Gauteng, South Africa from the 4th to the 15th October 2023. The regional football body also say they intend to roll out VAR to all other COSAFA competitions in future. The Gladiators are drawn in Group C with Botswana (6th Oct), Zimbabwe (9th Oct) and Lesotho (11th Oct). Namibia were semifinalists in the Women’s Championship last year but narrowly lost 1-0 to hosts South Africa, before a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in the third-place play-off. It was still…

29 Sep

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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Namibia, as a country stands at a cross road as far as sports is concerned. In a world where sports have transcended boundaries and become a global spectacle, the need for countries to invest in sports facilities and their maintenance has never been more critical. The recent hosting of an international rated Four Nation Squash tournament by Wanderers Sports Club, says a lot about what potential the country has, if we put our money in ensuring that our sports facilities are of international standard. Am just saying, we must start thing not only about nurturing local talent and promoting a…

29 Sep

Exclusive interview with Aloisius Vayakohambo Ishitile: Development Commission/Head Coach

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Name: Aloisius Vayakohambo Date of Birth : 30 July 1987Place of Birth: Oshihau, OmbalantuSport: VolleyballPosition: Development Commission/Head CoachClub: African Catwalkers (Afrocat) Volleyball ClubPosition: Development DirectorClub: Central Volleyball Association How did a village boy, who grew up playing football, ended up owning and being heavily involved in volleyball?Well, I grew up in a village where football was the only sport played, but it was tough since there was a lack of sports equipment like balls. Despite this, I excelled in the game and I remember during those years the guys from the village nicknamed me “Agogo”, after Junior Agogo from Ghana,…

27 Sep

Fierce Competition and Rising Stars Shine”

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Windhoek, Namibia -The Khomas School Volleyball League lit up the courts this past weekend at the Martti Ahtisaari Primary School sports field. With a display of exceptional talent and sportsmanship across all age categories, the event was a testament to the dedication and passion of young athletes in the region. In the under 17 girls category, CJ Brandt emerged as the undefeated champions, showcasing their dominance on the court. In the under 17 boys' division A Shipena maintained their unbeaten streak, narrowly defeating Repies Remix in a thrilling tie-breaker match. The Rehoboth boys put up an impressive competition, making it…

27 Sep

Brave Gladiators on Qualifying for the 2nd Round of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations

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Despite playing home away from home, the Brave Gladiators continued where they left off, when they continued to inflict defeat on Gambia, following their 2-0 win in their second leg for the WAFCON Qualification match in Morocco, which qualified them for the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations The team’s triumph exemplifies their skills, resilience and determination, that they have displayed throughout the campaign. As women football continues to take center stage, the performance of the national team will continue to keep the Namibian flag flying high. The team will now face Ghana or Rwanda in the second round of…

26 Sep

16 Women Coaches Complete NFA C Licence Coaching Course in Windhoek

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Windhoek, Namibia: 16 dedicated and passionate women in football have successfully completed the NFA C License Coaching Course in Windhoek. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the Namibia Football Association's (NFA) Women Football Development strategy, aimed at building technical capacity among women coaches and up scaling their competency. Namibia has been making impressive strides in women's football in recent years. Women football has been gaining recognition on the international stage, and the NFA is determined to foster this growth further by investing in the women behind the scenes – the coaches. The WSL NFA C License Coaching Course is…