Also known as: 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup · Newspaper Cup · Newspaper Cup tournament · the tournament · the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup · U20 Nedbank Newspaper Cup · the cup · The Namibian Newspaper Cup · the title · NNC · Nedbank/Namibian Newspaper Cup
Nedbank Namibia has introduced interactive games at the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament in Keetmanshoop to entertain students and children while offering youth banking accounts with minimal requirements such as a valid ID and student card.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Nedbank Namibia has introduced interactive games at the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament in Keetmanshoop to entertain students and children while offering youth banking accounts with minimal requirements such as a valid ID and student card.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup organising committee moved all U20 matches from Field A to Field B at Keetmanshoop's Westdene Stadium after heavy Friday rainfall made Field A unplayable. Organisers are working to restore Field A and will return matches there once the pitch is ready.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The opening day of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball tournament was disrupted by rain on Friday, forcing two matches between Kunene and Ohangwena, and Oshana and Otjozondjupa to be paused mid-quarter and resume on Saturday. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen said matches would resume from the exact point they were stopped, with remaining quarters to be completed the following morning.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Anti-Doping Namibia is hosting an exhibition booth at the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Keetmanshoop to educate young athletes about the dangers and broader definition of doping, which extends beyond banned substances to include missed tests and possession of prohibited items. The organization is working toward establishing a fully independent National Anti-Doping Organisation, with a draft bill submitted to Cabinet for approval.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Omaheke's netball team manager Estmerelda Bendt says they aim to win the coveted Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, drawing in group B alongside defending champion Kavango East and Khomas. The team, coached by Monica Bohitile and Gregg Makari, finished second last year and has received support from the regional council and municipality for preparation.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran sport medicine practitioner Donatha Ngunovandu has spent over 20 years providing medical care and mentorship at the annual Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, expanding her role to include injury assessment, recovery support, and mentoring other medical professionals in the sport medicine field in Namibia.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Chief Santos and national team defender Steven Tjenao, born in Okakarara and who started playing organised football at age eight, won two NPL titles and three NFA Cups with Santos before earning four caps for Namibia under coach Ted Dumitru in 2002. Now a truck driver, Tjenao reflects on his football career and advises young players to remain fit, punctual and confident in their abilities.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The town is hosting the prestigious youth football and netball tournament starting on Good Friday, with teams from all 14 regions expected to attend. The NFA spokesperson says preparations are on track despite minor pitch issues, and organisers expect the event to boost the local economy.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The under-20 Nedbank Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, has become Namibia's leading youth football competition and a critical talent pipeline for national teams, with recent expansion into netball to promote gender inclusivity. The tournament brings together teams from all 14 regions, fosters national identity, improves local infrastructure, and stimulates regional economic activity, though the Namibia Football Association urges greater integration of women's football into the platform.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →