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The Namibian
… As tactical systems at elite clubs become more advanced, the world’s top national teams — in Europe and South America, plus perhaps Morocco, Senegal and Japan — may be best suited to borrow elements from their ways of playing. …
How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?The Namibian
… Comoros recently participated in the 2025 Afcon held in Morocco and they have been doing well, with most of their players playing in Europe. …
Namibia gets Cameroon, Comoros and Congo for Afcon QualifiersThe Namibian
… Brazil, who are chasing a record sixth World Cup crown, open their World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13 before playing Haiti and Scotland in Group C. …
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World CupInformanté
… He added that recent AFCON tournaments have been hosted across different regions of the continent, including Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Morocco, with the next edition set for East Africa in 2027, where Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will co-host. …
Southern African nations submit joint bid to host 2028 AFCON, says COSAFA presidentThe Namibian
… The move follows the uproar at this year’s final of the Africa Cup of Nations, when Senegal’s players, head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff walked off the pitch in Rabat after Morocco were awarded a penalty in added time, which forward Brahim Diaz ultimately missed. …
World Cup to get cash boost as Fifa unveils red card crackdownThe Namibian
… Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa will meet FAR Rabat of Morocco in the two-legged CAF Champions League final after taking contrasting paths on Saturday to the title decider. …
Sundowns to face FAR Rabat in CAF Champions League finalThe Namibian
… Last year, they nearly repeated that feat, reaching the third round of the African qualifiers, before losing 4-1 on aggregate to Cameroon, who went on to represent Africa at the Under-17 World Cup in Morocco, alongside hosts Nigeria, Zambia and Ivory Coast.
Tough assignment awaits Baby GladiatorsThe Namibian
… The competition drew an international field of athletes from South Africa, Morocco, Belgium, and the United States. …
Namibia crowned All Africa Water Ski championsThe Namibian
… Ramiro Vaca’s shot from the edge of the area was controlled with one touch by Moises Paniagua and the Morocco-based central midfielder swept into the roof of the net. …
Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim final World Cup placeThe Namibian
… etimes even older.” Rukoro says this process became the “oven” in which the NFA developed the core of what would later become a golden generation of Namibian football. “It contributed significantly to achievements such as winning the 2015 Cosafa Cup, qualifying to Chan in Morocco …
The oven for Namibia’s golden generationExperts at a Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance forum argued that stronger leadership, transparency and accountability—rather than funding alone—are essential to fixing Namibian sport. Governance challenges facing the country's sport federations include failure to submit audited financial statements and complex accountability to multiple stakeholders.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Experts at a Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance forum argued that stronger leadership, transparency and accountability—rather than funding alone—are essential to fixing Namibian sport. Governance challenges facing the country's sport federations include failure to submit audited financial statements and complex accountability to multiple stakeholders.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Josh Kerr set a new world record in the men's mile at the London Diamond League meet on Saturday, clocking 3:42.66 and breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark of 3:43.13. Julien Alfred continued her unbeaten sprint streak at the meet, which was the 11th of a 15-leg elite circuit.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been included among six African countries whose citizens will be allowed to visit Brazil without a visitor visa from 2026. The exemption is expected to strengthen tourism, business and cultural ties between the countries, though travellers will still need to meet Brazil's immigration requirements.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lamine Yamal hopes to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, with Spain facing France in Tuesday's semi-final in Arlington. The 16-year-old Yamal, who scored in Euro 2024's semi-final against France four days before his 17th birthday, will celebrate his 19th birthday on the eve of this World Cup semi-final.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals are set: France will face Spain in Dallas on 14 July, while England play defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on 15 July, after dramatic quarter-final victories decided by 2-1 and 2-0 scores respectively.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappé scored a brilliant curling finish after a missed penalty, and set up Ousmane Dembele's goal as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals, moving Mbappé level with Lionel Messi with eight tournament goals.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association honoured legend Oscar Mengo for his contribution to Namibian football. Mengo, a former star player for African Stars FC and founder of Liverpool FC, told The Namibian that Namibian football is moving in the right direction but needs better player salaries and sponsorship to develop talent for continental and global recognition.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty on 70 minutes. France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 on Saturday in Houston to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi. Canada, the first co-host to exit the tournament, fell despite a strong first-half performance and will not advance past the last 16.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner in stoppage time after VAR ruled out Croatia's apparent late equaliser for offside. The match sets up a showdown with Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty in the contest.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France has won all four games so far with 13 goals scored, including a 3-0 defeat of Sweden, and faces Paraguay in the last 16. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament and has 18 in 18 World Cup appearances.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Padel Federation has been officially established as the recognised national governing body for padel in Namibia, with a mandate to expand participation, strengthen governance and create pathways for players to compete internationally through to 2028. The federation's priorities include increasing access through schools and communities, introducing a national ranking system, and expanding padel court infrastructure beyond Windhoek.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save. Morocco will face Canada in the last 16 in Houston on Saturday.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
For the first time in World Cup history, a record nine African countries have progressed beyond the group stage, marking a significant advancement for the continent in the tournament. Previously, only one African nation at a time had managed to qualify for the knockout stage.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first knockout match, sending Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Hugo Broos's South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, ahead of a last-32 match against Canada in Los Angeles.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to finish atop World Cup Group F with seven points, avoiding Brazil and setting up a second-round match against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance from World Cup Group F behind the Netherlands, setting up a last-32 match against Brazil. Sweden also qualified as one of the best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian football referees Vistorina Shangula and Antsino Twanyanyukwa have been selected for CAF's preparatory course ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, joining 51 other match officials from across the continent for training in Cairo. The duo are the only two Namibian referees among the 53 officials selected, underscoring growing recognition of Namibia's refereeing standards on the African stage.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
Over 470 fishing vessels operating under African flags are secretly controlled by foreign owners, with profits channelled through shell companies and offshore accounts, according to data compiled by Oceana. Namibia has 30 such foreign-beneficially owned vessels; the African Defence Forum reports the continent loses at least N$212.8 billion annually in its fishing trade, primarily through illegal and unreported fishing.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
Morocco defeated Haiti 4–2 in a World Cup group match but finished second in Group C to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, playing their first World Cup since 1974, scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years but were eliminated without a point.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and progression to the last 32. Brazil will face the runners-up in Group F on June 29 in Houston.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup Group C match to eliminate the Caribbean nation from contention, with goals from Matheus Cunha (two) and Vinicius Junior, though Brazil's Raphinha suffered an apparent injury. Morocco won their first tournament game, defeating Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Ismael Saibari in the second minute.
20 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a Group D match, advancing to the last 32 of the World Cup with a game to spare. A Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header secured the victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States and Australia will compete in Group D on Friday in Seattle, with the winner advancing to the knockout rounds. The USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match, while Australia upset Turkey 2-0, leaving both teams in confident form ahead of their clash.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →