9 March -The much‑anticipated 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup was officially launched today in Windhoek, marking the start of preparations for one of Namibia’s most celebrated youth sporting events. This year’s tournament will take place from 3–6 April 2026 in the capital of //Kharas Region, Keetmanshoop, bringing together under‑20 football and netball teams from all 14 regions of Namibia. Now in its 24th edition, the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup continues to stand as one of the country’s longest‑running youth sports competitions. It plays a vital role in developing future national athletes while uplifting regional communities through infrastructure development and economic…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
8 March 2026 – In the golden glow of celebration following their historic triumph at the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship, the Brave Gladiators stood not only as champions of Southern Africa but as living proof of what sustained belief, investment, and opportunity can achieve. For many of the players draped in the Namibian flag on 1 March 2026 this victory was years in the making. It began on dusty community fields, in small towns and villages across the country, where little girls first dared to chase a ball. Memory Ngonda of Namibia celebrates goal with teammates during the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Womens…
5 March 2026 -The Brave Gladiators received a reward boost of N$ 300,000.00 from telecommunication giants as bonuses after their historic Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship win earlier this month . The sponsorship forms part of MTC ’s continued commitment to the growth of sport in the country, particularly football. Each player and technical team member will receive N$ 10,000.00 from this monies. Officials expressed their appreciation for the support, noting that corporate partnerships play a vital role in strengthening women’s football and providing players with the necessary resources to compete at a higher level. Women’s General Manager at the NFA, Jacqueline Gertze highlighted…
3 March – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) continues to strengthen its youth development structures, with two of its key officials attending a regional scouting workshop in South Africa. The programme is hosted by the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in collaboration with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (ISPO) and the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng. The two-day professional development programme focuses on advanced scouting techniques, talent identification, and modern football expertise aimed at strengthening grassroots and elite player pathways across the region. Representing the NFA at the workshop are Talent Development Scheme & Education Officer Woody Jacobs and Youth Development Officer…
2 March 2026 – Prime Minister, Hon. Elijah Ngurare and the Minster of Education,Innovation,Sports,Youth,Arts & Culture, Hon. Sanet Steenkamp warmly welcomed the Brave Gladiators following their historic triumph at the COSAFA Women’s Championship. The celebratory reception took place earlier today at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where supporters, officials, and well-wishers gathered to honor the national women’s team for their outstanding achievement. The Brave Gladiators ended a 20-year wait in spectacular fashion by clinching the 2026 Cosafa Women’s Championship title, defeating hosts South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling final on Saturday afternoon. Played at the iconic Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, the closely contested match saw Namibia rise to the…
1 March 2026 – The Brave Gladiators came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over South Africa in the final round of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship earlier today at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane,South Africa. Nthabiseng Majiya opened the scoring for Banyana Banyana. Gladiators forward, Muhinatjo Hanavi levelled the score while Memory Ngonda came from the bench to seal the winning goal for the Gladiators. Namibia players celebrates victory during the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Womens Championship Final match between South Africa v Namibia at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 01 March 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix In…
28 February 2026 – Brave Gladiators captain Lovisa Mulunga is hopeful that her side will emerge victorious against South Africa in the final of the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship, set to take place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on 1 March at 15:00. A late goal by Juliana Blou secured a 1–0 victory for Namibia over Zambia, booking their place in the final of the regional women’s showpiece. “It took a great amount of discipline and hard work to get us to the final stage of the tournament. The last time Namibia was in the COSAFA…
27 February 2026 -The Namibia women’s national football team, affectionately known as the Brave Gladiators, have made history by reaching the COSAFA Women’s Championship final for the second time after defeating Zambia 1-0. The last time the Gladiators reached the final stage of the COSAFA women’s championship was back in 2009, when the tournament was held in Zambia. Their remarkable journey to the finals marks a significant milestone for women’s football in Namibia. Throughout the tournament, the Brave Gladiators demonstrated resilience, tactical discipline, and strong team spirit. Their performances against some of Southern Africa’s top teams showcased the steady growth…
Queen Manga has carved out a remarkable legacy in Namibian football, first as a tough-tackling defender and long-serving captain of the Brave Gladiators, and later as the country’s first FIFA-accredited female referee. Born in Khorixas, Manga developed her love for football at a young age, often playing with her cousins instead of netball with her peers. Her talent flourished at school level before she moved to Windhoek, where she joined Ramblers before moving to Polly Babes (now known as NUST BABES) Between 2006 and 2012, she captained the Brave gladiators, representing Namibia in regional COSAFA tournaments and against African heavyweights.…
28 January 2026 – The Namibian FUTSAL senior men’s national team, the Brave Five are ready to take on Kenya in the second leg of the FUTSAL AFCON Qualifiers. Namibia played to a home advantage when they defeated Kenya 8-4 at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund last week Friday. “We had a good home game; the team blended well together in todays match we prepared three alternatives of playing incase we couldn’t stick to the main ideas we did at the training sessions.Overall the team looks great and no injuries have been reported, Kenya is playing at home and it…