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Barry Rukoro

Also known as: Mr Barry Rukoro

2023-10-222026-06-26

What’s been said

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro was the incumbent NFA administrator when the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup launched in 2001

    Source

    Rukoro, who was the incumbent administrator of the NFA when the tournament launched in 2001, says the competition came at a time when the (NFA) wanted to address "the serious lack of structured youth", while expanding its activity calendar.

    The oven for Namibia’s golden generation
  3. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro says the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup birthed a golden generation of national football talent

    Source

    Former Namibia Football Association (NFA) administrator Barry Rukoro says the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup has birthed a golden generation of national football talent.

    The oven for Namibia’s golden generation
  4. January 2026
  5. New Era

    Barry Rukoro welcomed Kandorozu's call for unity

    Source

    Approached for comment, Barry Rukoro, a staunch Nudo member who was at the centre stage of the party controversies in the previous Presidential and National Assembly elections in 2024, welcomed Kandorozu's call.

    Kandorozu calls for unity in warring Nudo
  6. The Namibian

    Former Namibia Football Association secretary general Barry Rukoro says it is difficult for Namibia and Botswana to host alone

    Source

    But he adds: "It's difficult for Namibia and Botswana to do it on their own.

    Nam, SA Afcon talks still a pipedream, experts say
  7. October 2024
  8. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro said the partnership is a temporary measure

    Source

    At a press briefing held at Swanu's headquarters in Windhoek yesterday, Rukoro said the partnership is a temporary measure.

    Swanu welcomes Nudo members, bolsters parliamentary presence
  9. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro led a Nudo faction that joined Swanu on Wednesday

    Source

    On Wednesday, a Nudo faction led by Barry Rukoro joined Swanu to allow Nudo members to go to parliament on Swanu's ticket.

    Swanu, Nudo partnership a comedy, says analyst
  10. The Namibian

    Rukoro says the partnership with Swanu is a temporary measure

    Source

    Rukoro, however, says the partnership with Swanu is a temporary measure.

    Swanu, Nudo partnership a comedy, says analyst
  11. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro attracted controversy

    Source

    Former Namibia Football Association secretary general Barry Rukoro has attracted controversy.

    Rukoro attracts controversy, in bed with both Nudo, Swanu
  12. The Namibian

    Barry Rukoro is joining the Swanu parliamentary list

    Source

    Rukoro yesterday confirmed to The Namibian that he is joining the Swanu parliamentary list.

    Rukoro attracts controversy, in bed with both Nudo, Swanu
  13. The Namibian

    Rukoro confirmed to The Namibian that he is joining the Swanu parliamentary list

    Source

    Rukoro confirmed to The Namibian on Tuesday that he is joining the Swanu parliamentary list.

    Rukoro to feature on Swanu’s parliamentary list
Sport

Nedbank Newspaper Cup developed Namibia's golden generation

The News

Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.

2 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 2 April

  1. Nedbank Newspaper Cup developed Namibia's golden generation

    Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Nudo parliamentarian urges party unity amid internal divisions

    Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called on party members to end infighting and groupings, saying the divisions have cost the party parliamentary seats and the Okakarara constituency in November's regional elections. He urged adherence to party structure and succession plans to prevent further losses and encourage members to work towards party goals.

    28 January 2026 · New Era

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia denies discussions with SA on hosting 2028 Afcon

    South Africa's sport minister announced plans for Namibia and Botswana to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but Namibia's sport minister says the country has not been approached with the proposal. Football experts warn that Namibia's stadium infrastructure is insufficient and cannot be upgraded in the required timeframe, citing delays with the Independence Stadium upgrade and lessons from the failed 2027 bid.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

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