Just Imagine Investment managing member Mathew Haikali says modern football has evolved into a complex business industry, and without strong governance, teams will struggle to survive. Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport, Haikali says: “Clubs today are businesses, community…

Capricorn Group chief brand and corporate affairs officer Marlize Horn has announced the suspension of the popular Capricorn Schools Netball League for the upcoming season. In a statement issued this week, Horn said: “This decision stems from Capricorn Group’s commitment…

Lesotho Football Association president Lijane Nthunya has announced the appointment of Bob Mafoso as the new Likuena head coach on a two-year contract. According to Newsday Newspaper LS, Mafoso joins from Namibia’s African Stars FC and will assume the role…

Local football analyst Hector Mawango has cautioned the Okahandja United FC technical team to up both its tactical and technical approach in their remaining Namibia Premier Football League (NFPL) matches, to avoid sliding deep into the relegation zone. Okahandja United’s…

Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has announced a 33-man provisional squad of local players for the upcoming Fifa Series tournament held in Kazakhstan. The International Federation of Football Associations (Fifa) series will take place in March and April. The…

The Namibia National Olympic Committee has approved a sport psychology programme and a 10-year strategic framework to bolster athlete performance and governance for LA 2028. The NNOC executive board announced the approval of the Sport Psychology Support Programme for 15…

National netball coach Julene Meyer has welcomed the reactivation of nationwide schools netball, establishing a structured regional pathway to develop elite talent for future international competitions. In a recent interview with Desert FM, Meyer said collaboration efforts with the Namibia…

Acting Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general Mabos Vries has pledged to stabilise the association while addressing critical stadium shortages and fixture delays. This follows his recent appointment by the NFA’s executive council with effect from 1 February. “I took…

Orlando Pirates official Mabos Ortman has detailed a comprehensive restructuring and recruitment strategy aimed at securing the club’s promotion back to the Namibian premier league. Mabos Ortman, a key player in the transformation of the Katutura giants, says reinforcements are…

African Stars chairperson Salomon Hei has dismissed rumours of coach Bob Mafoso’s departure to Lesotho, confirming he remains under contract despite ongoing national team speculation. Hei recently told Desert FM: “Coach Mafoso is still under contract with African Stars SC.…

Namibia and South Africa have not discussed co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, despite a South African minister saying there are plans to do so. South African sport minister Gayton Mckenzie said in an interview over the weekend…

FNB Super Women League outfit V Power Angels FC are confident of a positive outcome when they face archrival Nust Babes FC in what promises to be a thriller at the Namibia Football Association Technical Centre tomorrow. The two sides…