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African Stars Queens

African Stars Queens — team competing in Namibia's FNB Women's Super League, with established powerhouse status in the league.

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  1. May 2026
  2. New Era

    African Stars Queens edged Windhoek City 1-0 to remain fourth

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    African Stars Queens edged Windhoek City 1-0 to remain fourth, just one point behind Khomas NamPol.

    Ongos drop points in Women’s Super League
  3. February 2026
  4. New Era

    African Stars Queens defeated Desert Foxes FC 3-0

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    African Stars Queens delivered a dominant performance against Desert Foxes FC at the Uukwagula Stadium on Saturday.

    Women’s league delivers weekend action
  5. New Era

    African Stars Queens is the team of Renate Niipale, forward

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    The African Stars Queens forward plays her game with a quiet confidence, shaped not by flash, but by discipline, reflection and consistency.

    Personality of the week – Rise  of  African  Stars Queens  forward
  6. January 2026
  7. New Era

    African Stars Queens appointed Kazembire Tjipura as fitness coach

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    African Stars Queens fitness coach Kazembire Tjipura says she is overjoyed to guide the team on its fitness journey, drawing on her own experience as a lifelong sportswoman.

    Tjipura takes African Stars Queens fitness coaching reins

Today

  1. Eight teams advance to women's NFA Cup quarterfinals

    Eight teams progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's NFA Cup after Round of 16 matches completed over the weekend. Most favourites won, though Nust Babes upset Mighty Angels 4-2, and Mighty Gunners Ladies defeated VPower Angels 7-0 to set up a quarterfinal against league champions FC Ongos.

    2 hours ago · The Namibian

Monday 1 June

  1. FC Ongos win FNB Women Super League title on final day

    FC Ongos defeated Julinho Athletic 3-0 to win the FNB Women Super League title by one point (55 to 54) after rivals Mighty Gunners drew goalless against Windhoek City on the final day. Ongos claimed the league title for the third time in four seasons.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. FNB Women's Super League title race goes to final weekend

    Defending champions NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies retained top spot in the FNB Women's Super League with two victories, reaching 53 points, while FC Ongos Ladies sits second on 52 points with one round of fixtures remaining.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 18 May

  1. Ongos draw with Unam, surrender Women's Super League lead

    Hesron Kapanga Women's Super League leaders Ongos FC drew 0-0 with Unam Bokkies on Saturday, relinquishing first place with two matches remaining. The result allowed title rivals Mighty Gunners to move to the top of the table.

    18 May 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 13 May

  1. FC Ongos Ladies' title lead trimmed to one point

    FC Ongos Ladies' advantage at the top of the FNB Women Super League was cut from three points to one after drawing goalless with African Stars Queens on Sunday, while NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies closed the gap by winning both their weekend fixtures to reach 47 points.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 5 May

  1. FC Ongos opens three-point lead in Women Super League

    FC Ongos extended its lead over defending champion Mighty Gunners to three points after winning two matches over the weekend, while Gunners drew with Arrows Ladies. With five rounds remaining, FC Ongos leads on 44 points, three ahead of Gunners, and 10 ahead of third-place Unam Bokkies.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. FC Ongos Ladies seize league lead with victories

    FC Ongos Ladies took control of the Namibia Women's Super League title race after defeating Mighty Gunners Ladies 1-0 on Saturday and Windhoek City 5-0 on Sunday, moving to the top of the standings with 38 points.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 April

  1. Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships headline weekend sports

    Athletics, rugby, football and tennis feature in weekend sporting action, with the Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Friday and Saturday, the Namibia Rugby Premier League continuing with matches throughout Namibia, and the finals of the ITF J30 u18 tennis championships at the Central Tennis Courts.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    Namibia's sport calendar is filled with Namibia Premier Football League matches nearing conclusion with crucial title and relegation battles, 50-over cricket semifinals and final, and matches in indoor hockey and volleyball across multiple venues throughout the country.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 February

  1. Gunners top FNB Women Super League after weekend matches

    Mighty Gunners Ladies remain atop the FNB Women Super League after beating Arrows Ladies 3-1, while Mighty Angels secured a valuable 3-2 away victory over Nust Babes and African Stars Queens had a strong weekend with two wins.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 February

  1. FNB Women's Super League rounds four and five conclude

    Rounds four and five of the FNB Women's Super League were played across three venues over the weekend, featuring several notable results: Unam Bokkies defeated Nust Babes FC 2-1 in a varsity derby, African Stars Queens won 3-0 against Desert Foxes FC, and log leaders NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies drew goalless with FC Ongos Ladies. Windhoek City SC also came from 2-0 down to beat Julinho Athletic 3-2.

    9 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 February

  1. Women's Super League action resumes with title-chasing fixtures

    Rounds four and five of the FNB Women's Super League continue this weekend in Windhoek and Oshakati, with defending champions Mighty Gunners Ladies FC leading the 12-team competition. The standout fixture pits the league's top two teams, Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos Ladies, against each other on Saturday, with both coaches expressing confidence in their respective preparations.

    6 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 5 February

  1. African Stars Queens forward balances teaching and football

    Renate Niipale, a 26-year-old forward for African Stars Queens and teacher at Sheetekela Combined School, credits discipline, family support and calm reflection for her success both on the pitch and in the classroom. Born in Okatana and raised in Ongwediva, she overcame an injury-enforced absence to return to competition and now aims to score as many goals as possible to help her team win the league.

    5 February 2026 · New Era

Monday 2 February

  1. FNB Women Super League title race wide open this season

    Established powerhouses like FC Ongos, Khomas Nampol and African Stars Queens have dropped points early on, while young emerging teams including Windhoek City, Julinho Athletics and VPower Angels have made strong starts. Windhoek City's 2-0 upset victory over Khomas Nampol exemplifies the competitive nature of this season's league, attributed partly to FNB's sponsorship attracting more players and creating movement between teams.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 30 January

  1. WSL Round 2 tests early season title credentials

    Round 2 of the FNB Women's Super League begins this weekend with key fixtures expected to reveal genuine title contenders. Coaches from FC Ongos Ladies, V-Power Angels, Julinho Athletic Ladies, and Arrows Ladies discuss their teams' ambitions, with emphasis on performance, fitness improvements, and competitive readiness.

    30 January 2026 · New Era

Monday 26 January

  1. Julinho draws with Ongos as Women Super League kicks off

    Julinho Athletic staged a comeback to draw 3-3 with FC Ongos in the opening round of the FNB Women Super League; newly-promoted Mighty Angels also impressed with a 1-0 win over African Stars Queens, while VPower Angels, Mighty Gunners, and Khomas Nampol secured wins.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. V Power Angels target victory against Nust Babes in league opener

    V Power Angels FC head coach Risto Shikomba said his team is ready for the 2025 FNB Super Women League season and aims to defeat Nust Babes FC in tomorrow's opener, having drawn both matches against them last season. The team has prepared since October and registered 25 players, with ambitions to finish in the top three and qualify for the Cosafa Women's Club Championship.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Tjipura appointed African Stars Queens fitness coach

    Kazembire Tjipura has taken on the role of fitness coach for African Stars Queens, drawing on her lifelong experience as a sportswoman and her passion for physical performance. She emphasizes training smart over hard, with a focus on injury prevention, mental conditioning, and developing young players in women's football.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

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