In brief
Chinese companies in Namibia staged a football tournament that united six university teams, showcased Chinese culture and highlighted future internship opportunities. The cup was won by the University of Namibia, while talks of skill transfer and engineering training were announced by local officials.
Chinese companies in Namibia staged the first Khomas inter‑tertiary football tournament on Nov. 9 in Windhoek’s Independence Stadium, bringing together six student teams and a demonstration of Chinese Kung‑Fu before the kickoff.
The event was organized by China Railway Seventh Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd., the Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia and the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Namibia. Teams from Triumphant College, the International University of Management, the University of Namibia (UNAM), Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek Vocational Training Center and Gobabis Vocational Training Center converged for a single‑day competition.
Over the course of the match day, fans cheered as the UNAM squad edged Gobabis in the final, with Sakeus Iita scoring the only goal. “I feel happy. It’s a good moment,” Iita told Xinhua, crediting the win to his team’s collective effort.
Irvine Ndjavera, deputy director for school sport development at Namibia's Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, spoke before kickoff: “Friendship between Namibia and China was built through infrastructure cooperation, but also through people, through the youth and through sports.”
Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma welcomed the organisers’ commitment to opening doors for engineering and technical students. “The tournament’s purpose does not end with a final whistle,” he said, pointing to opportunities for practical training and structured internships.
The tournament not only provided a platform for student athletes, it also highlighted the potential for skill transfer and annual sporting fixtures across Namibia. Future plans announced by sponsors include internship opportunities and the establishment of a yearly competition that could pave the way for Namibian players to join Premier League teams.
