Namibia’s Cornelia Mupenda Nominated for Varsity Netball Player of the Tournament

Namibia’s Cornelia Mupenda Nominated for Varsity Netball Player of the Tournament. Namibian netball player Cornelia Mupenda has been nominated for the 2025 Varsity Netball FNB Player of the Tournament, marking a major achievement for the country’s sporting talent on the regional stage.

Mupenda, who represented the University of Johannesburg during the Varsity Netball season, delivered standout performances throughout the competition. She collected multiple Player of the Match awards and impressed with her consistency, defensive strength, and ability to lead from the back. Her nomination recognises not only her individual excellence but also the growing impact of Namibian athletes in South African university sport.

Supporters are being encouraged to cast their votes online before the deadline of Friday, 26 September at 9:00 am. Voting can be done through the official Varsity Sports South Africa website.

The nomination has generated widespread excitement in Namibia, with local organisations, including the Namibian Netball Association, MTC Namibia, and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, rallying behind Mupenda. Her recognition is seen as a boost for Namibian netball, highlighting the country’s potential to produce athletes capable of competing and excelling internationally.

Mupenda’s rise reflects years of dedication and the growing opportunities for Namibian players to gain exposure through regional platforms such as the Varsity Netball series. For many young athletes, her success is an inspiration and a signal that Namibian talent can achieve recognition at the highest levels of university sport.

The outcome of the vote will be announced after the deadline, and a win for Mupenda would be celebrated not only as a personal triumph but as a milestone for Namibian netball.