Also known as: African Stars SC · African Stars Football Club · Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars
Namibian Premier League champions winning fourth consecutive title in 2025/26 season, eliminated from Top 8 Cup quarter-finals.
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New Era
African Stars played to a 0-0 draw with Eeshoke Chula Chula on Saturday
“Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars and Pstbet Eeshoke Chula Chula played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League.”
Stars, Chula Chula share spoils … as season draws to a closeNew Era
African Stars moved to 51 points and stayed first after the draw
“After the draw, Stars move to 51 points and stay first, while Eeshoke move to 50 points.”
Stars, Chula Chula share spoils … as season draws to a closeNew Era
African Stars won 4-1 over KK Palace at Independence Stadium
“Ronald Katjijere reflected on African Stars' 4-1 win over KK Palace at Independence Stadium.”
Reflection…New Era
African Stars sit one point clear at top of NPFL log
New Era
African Stars are leading the table with 50 points
The Namibian
African Stars SC beat Tigers SC 2-0 in the 2019 final
“The last Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 edition was played in 2019, with township glamour side African Stars SC beating Tigers SC 2-0 to clinch the title, and pocketing a cool N$500 000.”
Standard Bank Top 8 Cup officially launchedThe Namibian
African Stars SC lead the standings on 50 points
“Stars lead the standings on 50 points, followed closely by Chula Chula on 49.”
Premier football action resumesThe Namibian
African Stars was joined by Steven Tjenao for one season
“Tjenao briefly joined African Stars, the team that made his father, Zeb Tjitemisa, famous as a devastating winger in the 70s.”
Steven Tjenao: From the Coblenz pitch to national gloryThe Namibian
African Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Bucks Buccaneers on Friday
“Defending champions African Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Bucks Buccaneers on Friday evening, while Eeshoke Chula Chula could only collect two points in Windhoek after a goalless draw against FC Ongos on Saturday and a 1-1 draw against Unam FC yesterday.”
NPFL title race wide openThe Namibian
African Stars returned to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1
“but Stars returned to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1 yesterday.”
NPFL title race wide openNamibian defensive midfielder Dynamo Fredericks won the Botswana Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Jwaneng Galaxy FC defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1, extending Fredericks' major career titles to 13.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian defensive midfielder Dynamo Fredericks won the Botswana Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Jwaneng Galaxy FC defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1, extending Fredericks' major career titles to 13.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Women Super League title race between defending champions Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos comes down to the final round, with Gunners holding a one-point lead. Gunners can clinch the title with a win against Windhoek City on Saturday, while FC Ongos must win their match against Julinho Athletic Ladies and hope Gunners slip up.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian forward Deon Hotto won his first South African Premiership Soccer League title as Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College FC 2-0 on the final day of the season, marking the club's first league championship in 14 years and ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-year winning streak.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mighty Gunners won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup after defeating Unam 2-1 on Saturday, breaking their cup drought following previous final losses. The victory earned them N$600,000 in prize money.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars' former midfielder Jasmeth Karongee has completed a certificate in sport management with Aims School of Sport in Windhoek. Karongee cited challenges including lack of mentorship and information about educational institutions, but credited his wife's encouragement and hard work for completing the qualification.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Johannes 'Kumi' Umati, a former Tigers and South West Africa player renowned for his defensive skill and fighting spirit, died in the capital on Tuesday. His death comes weeks after Tigers were relegated from the premiership and shortly after the death of another football great, Hans 'Alu' Hummel.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup semi-finals take place in Outjo this weekend, with Eleven Arrows facing Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos meeting Unam FC. Defending champions African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula were eliminated in the quarter-final round.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Premier Football League champions African Stars and runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula both failed to advance from the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup in Swakopmund. Stars lost 2-4 to Eleven Arrows on penalties after a goalless draw, while Mighty Gunners defeated Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0.
5 May 2026 · New Era →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian duo Aubrey Amseb and Ivan Kamberipa have won the FNB Botswana Premier League for the first time since moving to Botswana, clinching back-to-back titles with Gaborone United after Jwaneng Galaxy drew 0-0 against Sua Flamingos on 25 April. Amseb joined Gaborone United mid-season from Young African and recorded six goal contributions in his first ten matches.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Blue Waters FC will play Unam FC in a 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-final on 2 or 3 May at Swakopmund, with the Walvis Bay club citing home advantage as motivation. Quarter-final draws also pit FC Ongos against KK Palace, African Stars against Eleven Arrows, and Mighty Gunners against Eeshoke Chula Chula.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season for a fourth consecutive time, claiming N$850 000 in prize money. NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries said the league's completion required N$10 million in government funding plus an additional N$7.5 million from the NFA to overcome logistical challenges including stadium unavailability.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
Sedekia Haukambe rose from street football in Walvis Bay to play for Namibian clubs Black Africa and Civics before spending 15 years in German lower divisions, ultimately representing his country in junior national teams and advising young players to pursue professional opportunities beyond Namibia's borders.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Premier Football League title race goes to the final two rounds with African Stars holding a one-point lead over PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula, after the teams drew and both won their respective matches this weekend. The tight race has drawn large crowds and underlined growing interest in domestic football.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Premier Football League title race reaches its climax this weekend with African Stars one point ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula with two rounds remaining. Stars need maximum points against Unam and FC Ongos to secure a fourth consecutive title, while Chula Chula hopes the defending champions slip up in their final matches against Okahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Zebaldt Ngaruka Eric Quest, a former star midfielder for Black Africa and African Stars, now runs Quest Eleven academy mentoring youth players across multiple age groups since its establishment in 2023. The 57-year-old retired player aims to develop technically skilled players for Namibia's national teams while emphasizing character building and discipline.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Tigers Sport Club, founded in 1927, is mathematically unable to escape the Namibia Premier Football League drop zone following a 3–2 defeat to Eleven Arrows, marking the club's first-ever relegation in its 99th year. The club's fall reflects a broader decline of traditional powerhouses in Namibian football, attributed by analysts to failure to adapt to modern football demands and compounded by recruitment, discipline, and administrative issues.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Ronald Katjijere reflected on African Stars' 4-1 win over KK Palace at Independence Stadium, which puts the team one point clear at the top of the NPFL log. With two games remaining, Katjijere said his focus is on finishing strong before deciding his future.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
African Stars lead the Namibia Premier Football League table with 50 points ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula on 49 points, with only four matches remaining. The two sides will meet at Oshakati Independence Stadium this weekend in a crucial encounter, with both teams confident they can secure the title.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
The Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 Cup, Namibia's domestic football competition, was officially launched in Windhoek after a six-year absence since 2019. The 2026 tournament will feature the eight best-performing teams from the Namibia Premier Football League, with a total prize pool of N$2.5 million and the winner receiving N$600,000.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The NPFL returns this weekend with several key matches, including a closely contested title race between log leaders African Stars SC (50 points) and Eeshoke Chula Chula (49 points). Multiple fixtures across the country will see clubs competing to secure positions in the top eight before the season concludes.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Otjimati FC head coach Cecil Ngaipue Murangi said his team's early elimination from the Omaheke Top 20 tournament was a learning experience, attributing the setback partly to fielding only 12 players due to other commitments. Despite the loss, Murangi praised young players who performed against Premier League-calibre opponents and expressed confidence in the team's future prospects.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Former Chief Santos and national team defender Steven Tjenao, born in Okakarara and who started playing organised football at age eight, won two NPL titles and three NFA Cups with Santos before earning four caps for Namibia under coach Ted Dumitru in 2002. Now a truck driver, Tjenao reflects on his football career and advises young players to remain fit, punctual and confident in their abilities.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
As Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, football legends offered mixed assessments of the sport's development: while some highlighted achievements like regional league decentralisation, women's football success, and Cosafa wins, others argued investment has been inadequate and called for stronger grassroots structures, more players in top foreign leagues, and improved stadium standards.
23 March 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 title race is wide open after defending champions African Stars and second-placed Eeshoke Chula Chula both dropped points over the weekend, with Stars eventually returning to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Key matches in Rundu and Walvis Bay this weekend will be decisive for teams fighting relegation, including Rundu Chiefs, Young African, Tigers, and Life Fighters. The title race remains tight at the top, with just four points separating the leading three teams.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →