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…
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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…
28 January 2026- The Namibia Senior men’s team, the Brave Warriors will be partaking in the second edition of the FIFA Series, the FIFA series is invitational federation tournament promoted by FIFA that features friendly matches between national teams from different continental confederations. Screenshot Introduced as a competitive international friendly format, the FIFA Series brings together four national teams in a single host country during a FIFA international window. Each participating team plays two official “A” international matches, offering meaningful competition while allowing coaches the opportunity to assess players and fine-tune tactical approaches. This years edition will feature 48 national teams competing in…
27 January 2025 – The FIFA FUTSAL Coaching Course is currently underway at the Football House in Katutura with practical on-court sessions taking place at the DTS, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen futsal development and coaching standards in the country. The five-day workshop brings together local coaches for an intensive programme that combines classroom-based learning with hands-on practical training. The course is designed to enhance coaches’ understanding of modern futsal principles, including game philosophy, tactics, player development, and match management. Participants are being guided through FIFA’s structured futsal coaching methodology, with a strong emphasis on practical application. The on-court…