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A SMALL STEP BUT A GIANT LEAP IN PRIDE FOR WARRIORS

Hector Mawonga - Windhoek

Much like Louis Armstrong’s famous moon landing quote, the Brave Warriors’ win against Mozambique is more symbolic than anything else. Read more about A SMALL STEP BUT A GIANT LEAP IN PRIDE FOR WARRIORS

ZAMBIA’S SUCCESS WAS BREWED SIX YEARS AGO

Hector Mawonga

I was tempted not to write about Zambia this week but I couldn’t ignore this historic achievement, simply because of the lessons Chipolopolo’s victory can teach us. Read more about ZAMBIA’S SUCCESS WAS BREWED SIX YEARS AGO

ZAMBIA’S HEROICS SHOULD INSPIRE SADC

Hector Mawonga

When the 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) started not many people thought Southern Africa (with the Council of Southern African Football Association, COSAFA, as its football body) could make a difference at Africa’s premier event. That is given the fact that the region only had three representatives.

And with Botswana and Angola eliminated after the group stages, COSAFA’s task of impressing became more difficult, with Zambia the region’s only hope. Read more about ZAMBIA’S HEROICS SHOULD INSPIRE SADC

GREAT COACHES ARE MADE, NOT BORN

Hector Mawonga

I recently had a very interesting conversation with a former coach of mine about who makes a great coach. Read more about GREAT COACHES ARE MADE, NOT BORN

FORMER RUGBY BOSSES SHOULD FACE THE MUSIC

Corry Ihuhua

By the time you read this, the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) might have appointed the head coach for the national side, an announcement which was due yesterday. Read more about FORMER RUGBY BOSSES SHOULD FACE THE MUSIC

COLLECT TOURNEY AN OPTION FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL?

Corry Ihuhua

Namibian football fans will no longer enjoy action from their favourite teams as the country’s flagship cup competition, the NFA Cup, has somewhat ceased to exist, with no other competitions in existence either.

This leaves no option but for a ‘collect’ tournament to be called to life. It works for the lower leagues and bush football, why not the premiership?

Since leo are no longer able to fund the NFA Cup, this leaves a void in the domestic game as teams will now only concentrate on the league. Read more about COLLECT TOURNEY AN OPTION FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL?

MANCHESTER UNITED WILL STILL BE THE CHAMPIONS

Corry Ihuhua

Manchester United fans across the globe surely suffered verbal torture and teasing, especially from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea fans as the defending champions went down 3-0 to a rigid Newcastle side last Wednesday.

These attacks, which I personally still experience, are common as everyone from those OTHER THREE TEAMS always hope for Man United to lose. Celebrations on Man United’s loss are as if a World Cup has been won. Read more about MANCHESTER UNITED WILL STILL BE THE CHAMPIONS

NAMIBIA LACKS A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Competitveness in the international arena is vital for sporting nations and Namibia as a developing country, has virtually made no breakthrough in that regard. There was little to celebrate about on the international arena except the medals from swimmers and track athletes here and there this year, while the national rugby side heavily exposed the lack of depth, class, skill and a comprehensive robust approach in this domain at the World Cup. Read more about NAMIBIA LACKS A COMPETITIVE EDGE

NPL WILL LEARN BEST FROM FIRST DIVISIONS

Corry Ihuhua

The management of the Namibia Premier League has no choice but to take notes, study them and put into practice on how disciplinary cases are dealt with in football. Read more about NPL WILL LEARN BEST FROM FIRST DIVISIONS

CLUBS MUST DO MORE TO PULL CROWDS

Corry Ihuhua

The quality of Namibian football has improved drastically, but the fact that these matches are poorly attended should be a worry to the league authorities, but more especially the clubs themselves. Read more about CLUBS MUST DO MORE TO PULL CROWDS

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