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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Wanderers

Also known as: Wanderers Netball Club · FNB Wanderers Rugby Club · Wannies

Wanderers — multi-sport club with netball, cricket, rugby, and hockey teams competing in Namibian premier leagues.

Sport

Smart Girls from Kavango East qualify for netball premier league

The News

Smart Girls from Shinyungwe village in Kavango East qualified for the MTC Netball Premier League after winning the promotion play-off matches on Saturday. The youthful team, most of whose players were members of the Kavango East u20 champion team at last year's Namibia Newspaper Cup, is celebrated as a breakthrough for regional talent development, though their coach highlighted facility shortages and the need for regional investment in youth sports.

9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Smart Girls from Kavango East qualify for netball premier league

    Smart Girls from Shinyungwe village in Kavango East qualified for the MTC Netball Premier League after winning the promotion play-off matches on Saturday. The youthful team, most of whose players were members of the Kavango East u20 champion team at last year's Namibia Newspaper Cup, is celebrated as a breakthrough for regional talent development, though their coach highlighted facility shortages and the need for regional investment in youth sports.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibia Eagles to host Uganda, Scotland, Oman

    After exiting the T20 World Cup, Namibia will host Uganda in March for bilateral matches, followed by Scotland and Oman in April for a Cricket World Cup League 2 series. Coach Craig Williams said the matches are crucial preparation and points-gathering opportunities, as Namibia currently sits sixth on the eight-team CWCL2 standings.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Saints Hockey Club dominates opening Indoor Hockey League match

    Saints Hockey Club defeated School of Excellence 7-2 in their opening Indoor Hockey League match, with Liam Bruys scoring five goals. Saints' coach credited good preparation from recent PSI championships in Cape Town for the strong performance.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Eleven Namibian netball teams set for March playoff showdown

    The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League play-offs are scheduled for 7 March in Windhoek, with eleven teams competing for top honours. Mighty Gunners head coach Hilma Davids said the team is satisfied with player fitness and preparations, noting plans to hold trials after the play-offs to strengthen the squad.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Netball Namibia playoffs set for February with 11 clubs

    Netball Namibia has confirmed that playoffs will take place in February, with 11 clubs from across the country competing for promotion, though only four teams will earn spots in the league. The organisation is also recruiting a new secretary general ahead of the new season.

    28 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Wanderers Netball Club rebuilds squad for 2026 season

    Wanderers Netball Club is focused on rebuilding after key player departures, with chairperson Lizl Stoman emphasizing the importance of developing younger players. The club has begun pre-season training and will hold its annual coaching clinic for children aged 8–12 this Saturday.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Namibian Sevens team travels to Western Cape tournament

    A Namibian Invitational Sevens rugby team, captained by Thehard Lintvelt and coached by Justin Nel, has been selected to compete in the Witz Barbarians Sevens Tournament in Ceres, South Africa on 16 and 17 January. The 13-member squad was chosen from close to 40 players following the Ongos Sevens tournament and a training camp in Windhoek.

    14 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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