In brief
Chinese enterprises organised a week‑long one‑day tournament that saw students from six Namibian institutions compete for the inaugural Khomas inter‑tertiary solidarity cup. UNAM’s Sakeus Iita scored the winning goal, while China‑Namibian collaboration promised internship opportunities and a regular annual fixture.
A one‑day inter‑tertiary football tournament organised by Chinese enterprises was held at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium on Sunday, drawing student teams from six Namibian institutions and a pre‑match Kung‑Fu showcase performed by Yuan Jue Private School students.
The event was run by the China Railway Seventh Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd., the Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia and the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Namibia. Teams that competed include 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.
UNAM’s forward Sakeus Iita scored the only goal of the final against Gobabis, securing the inaugural trophy for the university. Iita told Xinhua that the victory reflected his team’s collective effort and that the tournament could help students prepare for Premier League careers.
UNAM Forward Sakeus Iita
I feel happy. It’s a good moment; the win is a result of our teamwork, and the sponsorship will open doors for students to progress to professional teams.
Before kick‑off, Deputy Director for School Sport Development Irvine Ndjavera of Namibia’s Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture praised the partnership, saying friendship between Namibia and China is strengthened “through people, through the youth and through sports.”
Irvine Ndjavera, Deputy Director, School Sport Development
Investment by a Chinese enterprise in Namibian student sport demonstrates confidence in our young people and their future.
Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma welcomed the sponsors, highlighting future opportunities for engineering and technical students through practical training and structured internships. He added that the tournament’s purpose “does not end with a final whistle.”
Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma
We look forward to opening doors for students through internships, skill transfers and a regular annual sporting fixture across Namibia.
The event underscored a broader partnership that includes ongoing plans for annual competition, skills transfer and engineering internships, signalling a deepening China‑Namibia relationship beyond infrastructure cooperation.
