African Stars FC — Namibia Premier League football club; won fourth consecutive league title in 2025/26 season with 58 points.
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The Namibian
African Stars FC are defending Namibia Premier Football League champions
“African Stars FC's newly appointed head coach, Gerald Guther, says he has signed a two-year contract with the Namibia Premier Football League champions.”
Guther signs two-year contract with StarlileThe Namibian
African Stars FC was Namibia Football Premier League four-times champions
“Mengo was a 'star player' for the Namibia Football Premier League (NPFL) four-times champions African Stars FC.”
NFA honours football great MengoThe Namibian
African Stars FC appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach for CAF Champions League campaign
“African Stars have appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach to lead the club's upcoming CAF Champions League campaign following Agnus Elemu's departure.”
Stars bring back ‘Coach Benni’The Namibian
African Stars FC is pitted against Club Africain from Tunisia in preliminary round
“African Stars FC is pitted against Club Africain from Tunisia in their preliminary round campaign.”
Stars bring back ‘Coach Benni’New Era
African Stars will open their campaign against Eleven Arrows in the first quarterfinal on 2 May
“Defending champions African Stars will open their campaign against Eleven Arrows in the first quarterfinal on 2 May.”
Top 8 Cup kicks off this weekendNew Era
African Stars FC won the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season with fourth consecutive title
“African Stars FC have won the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) season, sealing an impressive fourth consecutive league title after finishing top of the standings with 58 points.”
Starlile makes it 4 in a row … Young Brazilians return to the premier leagueNew Era
African Stars FC lost top position in log standings to Eeshoke Chula Chula
“Their poor run cost them the top position in the log standings, which went to Eeshoke Chula Chula, who collected the maximum points over the weekend.”
Tigers battle against relegation …Starlile, Yangile vow to bounce backThe Namibian
Bob Mafoso joins from Namibia's African Stars FC
“According to Newsday Newspaper LS, Mafoso joins from Namibia's African Stars FC and will assume the role immediately.”
Stars coach steps onto Likuena benchThe Namibian
Mama Frieda was an ardent supporter of African Stars FC through and through, with contribution to the club that will reverberate for many years
“She would later become an ardent African Stars FC supporter through and through, her contribution to the club will reverberate for many years to come.”
Remembering Mama Frieda Ueripura Kauta (1948-2024)African Stars FC's new head coach Gerald Guther has signed a two-year contract and will oversee the first team and the club's Youth Academy. Guther says his priorities include defending the Premier League title, competing for domestic cup silverware, and preparing fiercely for an upcoming CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars FC's new head coach Gerald Guther has signed a two-year contract and will oversee the first team and the club's Youth Academy. Guther says his priorities include defending the Premier League title, competing for domestic cup silverware, and preparing fiercely for an upcoming CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian national U20 men's football team head coach Lucky Shipanga has expressed satisfaction with his team's preparations for the Cosafa U20 2026 qualifiers, scheduled for 18–27 September in Mozambique. Namibia's first match will be against Mauritius on 18 September, following an eight-day assessment camp focusing on fitness, technical work, and tactical understanding.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association honoured legend Oscar Mengo for his contribution to Namibian football. Mengo, a former star player for African Stars FC and founder of Liverpool FC, told The Namibian that Namibian football is moving in the right direction but needs better player salaries and sponsorship to develop talent for continental and global recognition.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars have appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach following Agnus Elemu's departure. Haoseb will lead the club through their upcoming CAF Champions League campaign until a permanent coach is appointed.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, featuring the top eight teams from the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season, kicks off this Saturday at Vineta Stadium. The winner will receive N$600 000, with N$300 000 for runners-up and N$100 000 for losing semi-finalists.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Premier Football League top scorer Petrus Stephanus has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season after suffering a tibia and fibula fracture during FC Ongos' 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday. The 31-year-old striker, who had 12 goals in 26 matches, underwent successful surgery and is recovering at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Premier Football League's rounds 23 and 24 saw Tigers FC and Young African FC struggle in their battle against relegation, with Tigers drawing 0-0 against Okahandja and losing 0-1 to Buck Buccaneers, while Young African suffered a 5-1 defeat that coach Maleagi Ngarizemo called the worst in the club's 13-year history. Eeshoke Chula Chula moved to the top of the log with 47 points, ahead of African Stars on 46 points, as Tigers remain in the relegation zone with 20 points from six matches remaining in the season.
10 March 2026 · New Era →
Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League has become the new destination for Namibian players, with eight securing moves during the 2025/26 transfer window, driven by higher pay packages—averaging around US$1,500 per month—and success of earlier Namibian arrivals like Moses Shidolo. The influx marks a shift from Botswana, which previously attracted more Namibian talent but now hosts only seven players compared to ten the previous season.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas NamPol FC head coach Fortune Eichab has been suspended following his team's 1-0 defeat to Tigers FC, with the club alleging he deliberately gave away points—a charge Eichab disputes. The suspension is pending an investigation with no specified timeframe.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Young African, buoyed by recent wins including a 2–1 victory over UNAM FC, faces champions African Stars FC and Khomas Nampol FC in Gobabis this weekend. Coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said the team has "awakened" from poor form and aims to collect maximum points at home.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Defender Apollo Hangero ended his 12-year stint with Khomas Nampol FC, citing work and family commitments after his deployment to the Omaheke region. The 32-year-old police officer, who helped the team rise from the second division to the NPFL and won three Police Championships, will continue playing for Omaheke Nampol in lower divisions.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
The Lesotho Football Association has appointed Bob Mafoso, formerly of Namibia's African Stars FC, as head coach of the national team on a two-year contract, with his first assignment being an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in March.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →