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John Tuerijama

John Tuerijama


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NFA accounts for pennies 

The financial statements of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) just received a clean bill of health, the body’s spokesperson, Isack Hamata, says. The association’s audited financial report was presented and extensively scrutinised during its recent 33rd ordinary congress held in…

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NFA appreciates government support

The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service says the cash-strapped Namibia Football Association (NFA) can count on its support to ensure the federation fulfils its commitments. The sport ministry recently assisted the national football body with N$5 million to…

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Another spanner in the works of stadium project

The much-anticipated Independence Stadium refurbishment could see yet another delay. This follows legal threats against the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service by one of the rejected bidders for the project. The same entity has held up the renovation…

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Namibia gets N$3m floors for Africa Netball Cup 

Netball Namibia (NN) has secured two sprung wooden floors for the upcoming Africa Netball Cup slated for Swakopmund in December. The competition will be held inside the multipurpose MTC Dome from 9 to 12 December. Commonly used for activities like…

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Architects selected for Independence Stadium upgrade

The long-awaited upgrade of Independence Stadium in Windhoek is finally in the pipeline after Marley Tjitjo Architects was selected as lead consultant for the project.In a press statement on Wednesday, Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service executive director Erastus…

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Double-headers to remain – Hamata 

Teams in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership will continue to play twice per weekend for the upcoming football season, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) says. The 2024/25 football season will kick off on 29 November.  Speaking to Desert Radio about the…

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NFA undecided over new season start

Namibia Football Association (NFA) communication, marketing and sponsorship manager Isack Hamata says the 2024/25 football season kick off has not been confirmed. Speaking on Desert Radio recently, Hamata said the NFA executive council still has to endorse the start of…

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Cosmos’ NFA return explained

Namibia Football Association (NFA) communications and marketing manager Isack Hamata says Franco Cosmos was brought back to meet Fifa requirements. Cosmos, the vice chairperson of Namibia’s first Fifa Normalisation Committee (NC) and former NFA secretary general, was appointed as the…

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NFA caused national embarrassment – Andima

Former footballer Julius Andima says the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has caused “national embarrassment”. This comes amid the home teams’ poor preparation at the recent CAF Africa Schools Championship\Cosafa Qualifier. Namibia hosted the third edition of the competition at Walvis…

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Sport commission wants N$93 million for codes 

The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) believes it will take at least N$93 million for the country to be an international sporting force. That is the amount the NSC has submitted as a requirement to the Ministry of Sport, Youth and…

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Sport asks treasury for over N$1b 

The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service needs its N$1 billion-plus budget for the 2025/2026 financial year approved to meaningfully impact the youth, says ministry executive director Erastus Haitengela. Last month, the budget was presented to minister of finance…

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NFA calls for calm 

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has called for football lovers to remain calm while the association finalises sponsorship agreements and the starting date of the new season. Contacted for clarity on when the new season will kick off and if…

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