Also known as: African Stars SC · African Stars Football Club · Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars · African Stars chairman
African Stars — Namibian football club and Namibian league champions preparing for CAF Champions League competition against Gabon's AS Mangasport.
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New Era
African Stars are heading into rounds 23 and 24 determined to take title race one match at a time
“Log leaders and defending champions African Stars are heading into rounds 23 and 24 of the Namibia Premier Football League determined to take the title race one match at a time as the season approaches its decisive stage.”
Stars eye title one match at a timeNew Era
African Stars currently sit at summit of the table with 41 points from 20 matches
“The defending champions currently sit at the summit of the table with 41 points from 20 matches played.”
Stars eye title one match at a timeNew Era
African Stars continue to lead the Namibia Premier Football League standings
“Hilma Nalupe Zebaldt Ngaruka African Stars Football Club continue to lead the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after defeating Tigers FC in a fixture on Sunday at the Unam stadium.”
Stars dominate leagueNew Era
African Stars accumulated 45 points at the end of round 22
“Accumulating 45 points in total at the end of round 22 of the NPFL fixtures.”
Stars dominate leagueThe Namibian
African Stars extended their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League, moving to 45 points
“African Stars have extended their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League, moving to 45 points after thrashing Tigers 6-2, boosting their goal difference to +21 after 22 matches.”
African Stars strengthen grip as Ongos climb to thirdThe Namibian
African Stars SC now lead league by three points ahead of Chula Chula FC
“Chula Chula FC, who were second on the log standings with 41 points, now have their points deducted to 38 points – three points behind log leaders African Stars SC.”
Chula Chula shoot themselves in footThe Namibian
African Stars are well placed on to win their fourth title in a row
“With two-thirds of the league completed, defending champions African Stars are well placed on to win their fourth title in a row.”
Premier League hotting upThe Namibian
African Stars beat Miughty Gunners 1-0 and Life Fighters 3-0 last weekend
“Last weekend they collected maximum points after beating Miughty Gunners 1-0 despite being a man down for more than half of the match, and Life Fighters 3-0, to replace Chula Chula at the top of the log on goal difference, on 41 points.”
Premier League hotting upNew Era
African Stars was the team where Riya Usurua's father played in the early 1990s
“The young goalie fell in love with football through his father, who played for African Stars in the early 1990s.”
Personality of the Week – Usurua: From penalty save to futsal dreamsThe Namibian
African Stars returned to the top of the table with back-to-back wins
“Namibia Premier Football League title race intensified over the weekend as defending champions African Stars returned to the top of the table with back-to-back wins.”
Premier League title race tightensAfrican Stars and Unam FC are preparing for their respective CAF inter-club competition campaigns. African Stars, Namibian champions, will face AS Mangasport of Gabon in the Champions League preliminary round (first leg 5 September in Gabon, return 12 September in Namibia), while Unam make their debut in the Confederation Cup against Angolan club Kabuscorp SCP.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Unam FC are preparing for their respective CAF inter-club competition campaigns. African Stars, Namibian champions, will face AS Mangasport of Gabon in the Champions League preliminary round (first leg 5 September in Gabon, return 12 September in Namibia), while Unam make their debut in the Confederation Cup against Angolan club Kabuscorp SCP.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly appointed Rundu Chiefs head coach Agnus Elemu says the club's ambitious plans to return to the Premier League and eventually compete on the African stage convinced him to join, citing backing from management and the club's long-term vision to establish itself among Namibia's top clubs.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Tigers Sports Club has appointed experienced coach Fortune Eichab on a two-year contract as the club's new head coach ahead of the new season. Eichab has established himself among Namibia's football tacticians, having guided Tura Magic to third place in the Namibia Premier League in his debut season (2018/19) and earned a Coach of the Year nomination.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
African Stars, Namibian league champions, will face Mangasport of Gabon in CAF Champions League qualifying, while NFA Cup champions Unam will take on Kabuscorp of Angola in CAF Confederations Cup qualifying, with both competitions kicking off in September.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The NFA submitted Chula Chula FC for the CAF Confederation Cup after the club finished second in the 2025/26 domestic league and requested consideration, but the submission was subject to CAF approval. After CAF extended the registration period, the NFA Cup — whose winner was designated as Namibia's representative — concluded with Unam FC as champions, making Unam the eligible representative instead.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former SKW FC player of the year Marco van Wyk won multiple domestic competitions with Black Africa as a midfielder-striker but rarely played full matches for Namibia's national team, citing competition from players in South African professional leagues and timing as factors.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Ronnie Kanalelo has signed a two-year deal to manage African Stars for a second time, with ambitions to transform the NPFL champions into a competitive force in the CAF Champions League and across the SADC region through youth development and raising playing standards.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam and KK Palace will play for the NFA Cup at Windhoek's Independence Stadium, with both teams seeking a first trophy. Unam reached the 2018 final but lost; KK Palace are in their first final.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rusten Sukhile Mogane, a retired Black Africa midfield playmaker and Brave Warriors coach, reflects on his career highlights including leading Black Africa to cup victories and being selected for the South West Africa Currie Cup team at age 17 while still a pupil at Augustineum High School.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's representatives in CAF interclub competitions—African Stars in the CAF Champions League and Chula Chula FC in the CAF Confederation Cup—are hopeful of hosting their continental matches at Unam Main Campus Stadium, citing cost savings and home-crowd support as key benefits.
11 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 →