Into Touch

After watching the match between Black Africa and SKW on Wednesday, I’m left wondering if what sceptics say about the Namibia Premier League (NPL) is true. In brief, some of the NPL players are accused of being sissies who are unable to withstand pressure from opposing players.

The same players are mocked for lacking basic skills. Sad to say, the events that unfolded on the pitch left me with not much of an option but to agree with the critics. Now before I go on, let me share a quote by Frank A. Read more about Players shouldn’t take talent for granted

I have to say that the Namibia Premier League (NPL) is o¬ to a cracking start, with a lot of talent on display. Something else, though, that has me enthralled is the emergence of a number of young coaches in the NPL. From the look of things clubs are now prepared to take a chance with upcoming coaches instead of importing talent from elsewhere. Read more about Young coaches make NPL exciting

I had a dream recently. Much to the annoyance to those close to me, it was a sport dream. But I have to say it was the most fantastic dream, I ever had. Read more about Will my sport dream remain a fantasy?

So the start the Namibia Premier League (NPL) has been postponed for a week. Instead of this weekend being filled with local league action, we shall now wait until September 28 for the teams to resume a league that has been in hibernation for the past three months.

I can’t say I’m not disappointed. In fact I’m actually depressed by this turn of events, because I’m tired of attributing negativity to the NPL. Read more about League postponement leaves more questions

It’s incredible how everyone wants to be associated with a winner. And I totally get it.

But to want to gain leverage without having done the groundwork is downright shameful. Read more about Shame on companies trying to ride on Benson’s success

I’m always excited when I hear of youth games taking place in the country and even more so when Namibia takes part in youth games outside of the country. Read more about Keep track of young athletes; win or lose

I ask this question based both on what I’ve observed and what I’ve been told.

The question actually cuts across all sports codes but I’ll focus on football for the purpose of illustration. Read more about Who will come to the aid of our players?

No one can expect to get rewards if they haven’t worked hard for them. Read more about No development = no medals

I think it is time the Namibian Government made its position clear in terms of what it wants to achieve when it comes to sport. Read more about Let’s be clear about our sport ambitions

During the course of the week I found it surprising that someone described being at the Olympics as a once in a lifetime event. Read more about Real legends are multiple Olympians