Archive - Oct 31, 2007

Strydom beats Soderberg

NamibiaÅ? Jurgens Strydom progressed to the quarterfinals of the ITF MenÅ? Futures Tournament when he beat Henrik Soderberg of Sweden in straight sets on Wednesday, October 31.
Strydom was solid all round, displaying strong serves and groundstrokes as well as some deft volleys at the net to win the match 6-4, 6-4.

Boxing Bonanza for Ongwediva

By Festus Nakatana

The Northern town of Ongwediva will be the centre of attraction on November 10 when the Nestor Sunshine Tobias and Fitness Academy hosts its Boxing Bonanza there.

In action will be Namibiaâ??s WBA inter-continental champion Paulus â??The Hitmanâ?? Moses, who will trade blows with ZimbabweÅ? Ephraim Mangenda in a ten round lightweight bout. It will be the main bout of the evening and will be supported by nine other bouts on the undercard, involving some of Namibiaâ??s top professional boxers.

Bamfuchile gives locals a chance to shine

By Festus Nakatana

Brave Warriors coach Ben Bamfuchile has brought in some new players, who have shown early season form in the Namibia Premier League, for tomorrowÅ? friendly international match against Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

All set for FNB Cup semifinals

THE draw for the FNB Cup semi-finals was made in Windhoek on Tuesday, October 30, pitting Black Africa against Eleven Arrows and Ramblers against Cymot SKW.

The semi-finals are scheduled to take place at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on November 17, with Black Africa taking on Arrows at 16h00, while Ramblers will take on Cymot SKW at 18h00.