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27 YEARS OF AFRICAN MOTOCROSS HISTORY

In 1999, the first Motocross of African Nations Championship was held in Zimbabwe, bringing together national teams from across the continent to compete for African motocross honours. The championship was established under the banner of the African Motorcycle Union, known as the AMU. The CONU was founded on 20 October 1998 and later became known…

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WHAT TO EXPECT | BE READY FOR THE DAY

You’re coming to a motocross track, not a stadium, so a little preparation will make your day at Gallina much more comfortable. MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE✔ Bring camping chairs or something comfortable to sit on. You’ll be spending a full day at the track✔ You’re welcome to bring a gazebo for shade, but space is limited…

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STAY UPDATED | MXOAN 2026

Everything you need during MXoAN 2026, right at your fingertips. Download the Sportity App before arriving at Gallina and stay connected to the latest official event information throughout the weekend. Sportity will be one of the easiest ways to access the race schedule, race results and important event updates throughout the weekend, keeping you informed…

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WHAT TO EXPECT | FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

Planning what to pack for your day at Gallina? Here’s what you need to know. FOOD & DRINKS✔ A variety of food vendors will be available at Gallina throughout the weekend✔ Cold drinks and refreshments will be available from the bar facilities throughout the weekend✔ No drinks may be brought into the venue✔ You are…

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10 NATIONS. OVER 180 RIDERS. ONE CROWN.

This weekend, Africa comes to Namibia. Ten nations. More than 180 riders. National pride on the line. The teams are coming. The track is ready. And this weekend, Gallina Motocross Park becomes the battleground for the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations. Months of preparation have come down to this. 29 – 30 August.…

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ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO.

Months of planning. Weeks of preparation. Just days until the gates drop. Africa’s biggest motocross championship is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome riders, teams and fans to Gallina. There’s still time to get your tickets: https://shorturl.at/ri3Ze Gallina Motocross Park, Windhoek29–30 August 2026 The Race. The Nations. The Experience.

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WHAT TO EXPECT | STAY SAFE

Motocross is fast, exciting and unpredictable, and keeping everyone safe at Gallina is a priority. A few simple rules will help everyone enjoy the weekend safely. AROUND THE TRACK✔ Please stay within the designated spectator areas at all times. Barriers and restricted areas are there for a reason.✔ Never cross or enter the track unless…

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OFFICIAL ACCESS SPONSOR | UNTAMED AFRICA TOURS

If you’re wearing it, you’ve met one of our sponsors. Every armband handed out at the gates of MXoAN 2026 carries the Untamed Africa Tours name and a pretty fitting message: ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. A huge thank you to Dirkie Baard and Untamed Africa Tours, our Official Access Sponsor for MXoAN 2026. And this…

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WATCH MXOAN 2026 LIVE!

Can’t make it to Gallina? Watch it LIVE from wherever you are. The FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations 2026 will be streamed live from Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek, Namibia, bringing the racing to motocross fans across Africa and around the world. WATCH LIVE ON: MXoAN Namibia Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mxoannamibia/FIM Africa Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/FimAfricaFIM Africa YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@fimafrica5109 Saturday, 29…

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KTM PAINTS MAFIKENG ORANGE

What South African Cross Country Moto Round 4 ReportWhere MafikengWhen Saturday 22 August 2026Community South Africa National KTM, Team Tork Craft star in Cross Country National Team Tork Craft starred while KTM painted Mafikeng orange, when the fourth round South African Cross Country Championship backed by Tork Craft Tools visited the Northwest for its annual…

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WHAT TO EXPECT | HELP US KEEP GALLINA CLEAN

MXoAN 2026 is about incredible racing, but it’s also about respecting the place we get to race. As part of the FIM Africa sustainability initiative, we’re asking every rider, team and spectator to help us look after Gallina throughout the weekend. DO YOUR PART✔ Please use the bins provided throughout the venue and dispose of…

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RACE SCHEDULE RELEASED | MXoAN 2026

The countdown is well and truly on. Two days. Hundreds of riders. Nations from across Africa. And one massive weekend of motocross at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek, Namibia. The key race-day times are here, so start planning your weekend! Want to know exactly when your favourite class hits the track? The full official MXoAN…

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WHAT TO EXPECT | CASH, CARD & CASHLESS PAYMENTS

Heading to Gallina for MXoAN 2026? Here’s what you need to know about paying for food and drinks over this weekend. FOOD VENDORS✔ Food vendors will accept cash.✔ Some vendors may also offer card payments, but card facilities are not guaranteed at every vendor.✔ We strongly recommend bringing enough cash for food and refreshments to…

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UGANDAN MX TEAM FLAGGED OFF TO NAMIBIA

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Uganda’s national motocross team has been flagged off ahead of the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN), which takes place from 28 to 30 August in Windhoek, Namibia. Former MX Lite champion Gift Tabula Ssebuguzi has been handed the mantle to lead the Motocross Cranes for the second consecutive year. Tabula,…

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THE TEAMS OF MXOAN 2026 – TEAM BOTSWANA

From just across the border to the start gates of Gallina. MEET TEAM BOTSWANA! Botswana is heading to Windhoek, ready to take on Africa and proudly fly the blue, black and white at MXoAN 2026. A neighbouring nation. An African championship. And a team ready to make their presence felt on Namibian soil. One team.…

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THIS IS WHERE AFRICA COMES TO BATTLE.

Every jump. Every rut. Every corner. Every metre of Gallina is about to become part of MXoAN history. Welcome to Gallina Motocross Park1,320 metres80% sandFlat, fast & technicalJumps. Tabletops. Step-ups. Rhythm sections. Whoops. And don’t mistake flat for easy. Gallina is a fast, technical sand circuit that demands speed, rhythm, precision, fitness and consistency. As…

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DID YOU KNOW?

GALLINA DOESN’T MAKE IT EASY. Gallina Motocross Park is approximately 1.3 km of sand, speed, jumps and technical sections designed to test riders from start to finish. And the track doesn’t stay the same. As more bikes race over the sand, deep ruts form, bumps develop and the surface changes, meaning riders have to constantly…

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THE TEAMS OF MXoAN 2026 – MOZAMBIQUE

From the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the red dirt of Gallina. MEET TEAM MOZAMBIQUE! Mozambique is heading to Windhoek, ready to fly their flag at the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations. Different riders. Different classes. One flag. One team. When the gates drop at Gallina Motocross Park, Mozambique will be…

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TEAM TORK CRAFT ROCKS ROVER

What South African Motocross Round 5 ReportWhere Rover Raceway, GqebehraWhen Saturday 15 August 2026Community South Africa National Podiums all-round in Gqeberha National Motocross Team Tork Craft enjoyed another golden weekend at the fifth round of the South African National Motocross championship at the Rover raceway in Gqeberha on Saturday. A positive weekend all round was…

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THE TEAMS OF MXoAN 2026 – SOUTH AFRICA

The champions are coming to Namibia. MEET TEAM SOUTH AFRICA! The reigning MXoAN champions are heading to Windhoek with a formidable team, bringing some of their best to Gallina and ready to defend their title. They know what it takes to stand on the top step. This time, they’ll have the rest of Africa coming…

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RIDE GREEN. RACE CLEAN. LEAVE A LEGACY.

Whilst MXoAN 2026 is about incredible racing, it is also about respecting the place that allows us to race, and to leave Gallina Motocross Park greener and better than we found it. Together with FIM Africa’s Ride Green initiative, we’re asking every rider, team, official and spectator to play their part throughout race weekend. It’s…

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THE TEAMS OF MXOAN 2026 – MADAGASCAR

From the island nation of Madagascar to the red dirt of Gallina. MEET TEAM MADAGASCAR! Six riders are making the journey to Windhoek, ready to fly the Malagasy flag across MX1, MX2 and MX125. Six riders. Three classes. One flag. One team. When the gates drop at Gallina Motocross Park, Madagascar will be there. This…

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FIM AFRICA TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAMME CONTINUES IN ANGOLA

The FIM Africa Train the Trainer (TTT) programme recently continued in Luanda, Angola, as part of the Women in Motorcycling (WIM) and CMRF programme. The three-day training programme brought together a diverse group of 26 participants, who took part in a productive programme of learning, discussion and engagement. The training material was well received, with…

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THROWBACK | MXOAN 2023

One championship. One continent. Countless memories. In 2023, the FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations headed to Cape Town, South Africa, bringing riders and teams from across the continent together for another incredible weekend of African motocross. From packed start gates and fierce racing to flags flying, teams celebrating and friendships across borders, these photos…

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THE TEAMS OF MXOAN 2026 – KENYA

From East Africa to the start gates of Gallina. MEET TEAM KENYA! They’re making the journey to Windhoek with one thing on their minds: representing Kenya on one of the biggest stages in African motocross.Different classes. Different riders. One flag on the gate. When the engines fire up at Gallina Motocross Park, Kenya will be…

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THE TEAMS OF MXOAN – ANGOLA

Next up, Angola. And this team may be small in numbers, but they’re carrying a whole nation with them. MEET TEAM ANGOLA! Four riders. One flag. One country. These four riders will make the journey to Windhoek to represent Angola at the FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations 2026. At MXoAN, it’s not about the…

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DID YOU KNOW?

ONE RACE DOESN’T DECIDE MXoAN. Each class races three heats over the weekend, one on Saturday and two on Sunday. So, what’s a heat? A heat is simply one race for that class. The same riders line up and race again, with points awarded according to where they finish each time. That means winning the…

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