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The Namibian
… The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe’s top divisions last season. …
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’The Namibian
… Nche has not played since suffering a knee injury in a Nations Championship triumph over England in Johannesburg during July. …
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New ZealandThe Namibian
… Uefa’s threat to boycott World Cups if the private investment plan went ahead — in theory depriving the competition of teams including reigning men’s champions Spain and 2026 semi-finalists France and England — proved pivotal in Infantino withdrawing his plan. …
Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederationsThe Namibian
… After poor recent form by Argentina, losing at home to Scotland and England in the Nations Championship, they showed vast improvement against the record four-time world champions. …
South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surgeThe Namibian
… There were 10 000 empty seats against England in Johannesburg, 5 000 when Scotland visited Pretoria, and 10 000 against Wales in Durban. …
Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All BlacksThe Namibian
… That was the best performance of any African nation in the boxing competition, while Namibia finished seventh overall behind India, England, Australia, Northern Ireland, Canada and Wales. …
Boxers fly the flag in GlasgowThe Namibian
… Araes will now face Ruby White of England in the semi-finals at around 20h15 tonight, for a place in tomorrow’s final. …
Three medals in the bag after explosive boxingThe Namibian
… England’s Jade O’Dowda claimed silver, while Australia’s Tori West won the battle for bronze. …
O’Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming goldsThe Namibian
… The one success in that time was the European Championship victory, also secured in a shoot-out against England five years ago. …
France turn to Zidane as coach in long awaited homecomingNew Era
… Competing in Section B of the women’s pairs, the Namibian duo recovered from an opening-day defeat to England to record impressive victories over Malta, India, Tonga and South Africa, securing the country’s best-ever finish in the women’s pairs competition. …
Namibian bowls veterans make historyBayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC issued a joint letter criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, declaring that football "belongs to no individual" and stating that leadership is not a possession. The letter came after Infantino launched and then withdrew a plan to bring private investment into Fifa competitions, drawing scathing criticism from multiple confederations.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions South Africa withstood a late post-hooter attack from Argentina to win 17-10 in a Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 internationals. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the game was tough preparation ahead of their upcoming series against New Zealand, though he suffered a hamstring injury that will require a scan.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tryagain Ndevelo defeated Niall Adams 5-0 in the men's 60kg category and Mischa Araes beat Nadeeka Ranasinghe 4-0 in the women's 51kg fight, advancing both to the semi-finals where they have secured medals. They join compatriot Philip Haoseb, who qualified for the semis the previous evening.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, securing her country's first athletics Commonwealth gold since 1986. Australia added nine swimming gold medals for a total of 37, their best ever Commonwealth Games haul in the pool.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane, 54, takes over on a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Amanda Steenkamp and Diana Viljoen secured Namibia's best-ever finish in women's pairs at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning four straight matches in Section B after an opening loss to England, temporarily topping the standings on 12 points.
28 July 2026 · New Era →
British swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished third in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, missing his target of gold in four consecutive Games. The 31-year-old suggested he may reconsider his future in the sport given his expectations of becoming a father of two.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Duncan Scott claimed Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning the 200-metre individual medley with a Games record time of 1min 56.38sec. Australia's swimmers also dominated the opening day of the pool competition, with Australian mining baron Gina Rinehart funding a bonus scheme of 20,000 Australian dollars for every gold medal won.
25 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former England captain Wayne Rooney said the half-time show at the 2026 Fifa World Cup final was "crap," joining fans and commentators who debated whether a half-time performance belongs at football's biggest event.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England rugby's No. 8 Ben Earl scored twice to guide England to a 31-24 victory over Argentina in the Nations Championship on Saturday, with a late Argentina try being ruled out after a television review. The match was marked by ill-discipline and tension stemming from Argentina's recent football World Cup victory over England.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France and England will play for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal in Miami on Saturday, after both lost semi-final matches. France fell 2-0 to Spain, while England reached the third-place play-off after losing their semi-final.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Garry Sobers, regarded by many as the greatest cricketer of all time, has died aged 89. The West Indian all-rounder scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests and took 235 wickets, combining exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding abilities that set him apart in 20th-century cricket.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Thomas Tuchel came under fire from British media after England lost 2-1 to Argentina in their World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with criticism focused on his defensive substitutions that replaced attacking players with a five-man defence after England took a 1-0 lead.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Wales head coach Steve Tandy made six starting changes for the Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, including a new centre partnership and alterations across the backline and forward pack. South Africa lead the table with 10 points from bonus-point victories over England and Scotland, while Wales have five points from two matches.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 men's one-day international World Cup in southern Africa, featuring a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers with only one advancing to a 12-team main group stage. The restructure replaces the previous 'super six' with a 'super seven' round-robin and eliminates quarter-finals, designed to reduce dead-rubber matches and increase the potential for an additional India-Pakistan fixture.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up both Argentina goals in a second-half turnaround after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead. Captain Harry Kane said the team were "gutted" after working hard to reach the semi-finals.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, to advance to Sunday's final where they will face either Argentina or England.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →