Also known as: African Stars SC · African Stars Football Club · Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars · African Stars chairman · Stars FC
Namibian football club and 2025/26 domestic league champions competing in CAF Champions League.
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The Namibian
African Stars has confirmed coach Bob Mafoso remains under contract
“African Stars chairperson Salomon Hei has dismissed rumours of coach Bob Mafoso's departure to Lesotho, confirming he remains under contract despite ongoing national team speculation.”
Stars and coach Mafoso stuck in Lesotho rumour millNew Era
African Stars sit third on 23 points with five draws
“African Stars sit third on 23 points with five draws, while UNAM FC occupy fourth place, also on 23 points but with eight draws.”
NPL double-header weekend fires up … promises high stakes dramaNew Era
African Stars were helped to avoid relegation in 1990 by Harold Kavari
“He played a key role in helping African Stars avoid relegation in 1990 and assisted Desert Rollers to gain promotion to the Premier League in the 1997/1998 season.”
Young players urged to combine talent, educationNew Era
African Stars employed Stephanus in season where he won PST NFA Cup, MTC Maris Cup, League Golden Boot twice
“Stefanus, who joined Hetten FC in September last year following a standout season with local giants African Stars, where he won the PST NFA Cup, MTC Maris Cup, won the League Golden Boot twice, recording 52 goals, 49 assists from 103 games, and 101 goal contributions.”
Stephanus set for new chapter after Saudi stintThe Namibian
African Stars are struggling to retain their top spot in the Namibia Premier Football League
“Defending champions African Stars are struggling to retain their top spot in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) against fierce competition from several clubs.”
African Stars hit choppy watersThe Namibian
Defending champions have had an unimpressive run with only six wins out of 12 matches
“Defending champions have had an unimpressive run of which they have only managed to win six matches out of the 12 played, and drawn four with two losses.”
African Stars hit choppy watersThe Namibian
African Stars Football Club has won the Namibia Premier Football League title for a second consecutive season
“The Namibia Premier Football League title holders have struggled to replicate the dominance they displayed during the 2024/25 campaign, when they clinched the Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League crown for a second consecutive season.”
African Stars will get back to its best soon: ElemuThe Namibian
African Stars are defending champions, joint top of the log on 21 points
“Defending champions Stars, are joint top of the log with Mighty Gunners on 21 points, but Unam have steadily crept up the log to third place, just two points behind.”
Unbeaten Unam take on StarsThe Namibian
African Stars generate energy and enthusiasm from Namibian fellow citizens comparable to voting energy
“Imagine the surreal scene where our fellow Namibians trade their complaints or compliments for ballot papers, arriving at polling stations with the same energy they reserve for African Stars and Chula Chula games.”
Get Mommy a New Dzadzy or Keep the Current Dzadzy?The Namibian
African Stars is national champions with Stephanus playing prolific attacker Willy Stephanus
“Stephanus has been prolific for national champions African Stars, leading to calls for his inclusion.”
Attacker Awilo returns to Brave WarriorsCoach Ronnie Kanalelo left African Stars for Marumo Gallants in South Africa's Betway Premiership, citing differences between professional structures in the two countries. Kanalelo said Namibian clubs operate at less professional levels and that the move aligns better with his coaching methodology.
57 min ago · The Namibian →
Coach Ronnie Kanalelo left African Stars for Marumo Gallants in South Africa's Betway Premiership, citing differences between professional structures in the two countries. Kanalelo said Namibian clubs operate at less professional levels and that the move aligns better with his coaching methodology.
57 min ago · The Namibian →
African Stars chairperson Salomo Hei remains confident the Namibian champions can overturn their 1-0 deficit against Orlando Pirates in Friday's CAF Champions League return leg, citing the team's capacity to make history and drawing parallels to an earlier comeback against AS Mangasport.
1 hour ago · The Namibian →
African Stars lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg on Saturday and must overturn the deficit in the return leg on 23 October in South Africa. Coach Gerald Güther expressed confidence the team can mount a comeback, citing their previous 2-0 second-leg victory over AS Mangasport despite losing the first leg 3-1.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Stars FC will face Orlando Pirates in the first leg of a CAF Champions League tie on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. Head coach Gerald Guther says the team is focused on competing for a victory and positioning itself well ahead of the return match in Johannesburg.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced that the government has mobilised funds to cover the financial shortfall for revamping Sam Nujoma Stadium. He also stated that ministers will soon announce successful funding mobilisation from state-owned enterprises towards all football leagues, which the Namibia Football Association indicates could provide job opportunities for over 20,000 people.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Ronnie Kanalelo, newly appointed head coach of Marumo Gallants, has publicly responded to questions about his departure from African Stars, stating his contract allows him to take international coaching opportunities without obstruction. African Stars has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to handle Kanalelo's surprise appointment by Gallants, as he still had an existing agreement with Stars when he joined the Premiership side.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Seven Namibian foreign-based players featured in the opening preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with several progressing to the next stage. Namibian international Deon Hotto featured for Orlando Pirates, who advanced to face Namibian champions African Stars in the next round.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national football team will play three matches in 10 days at the end of September and early October: two Afcon 2027 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Comoros, and an international friendly against Russia in Yekaterinburg on 3 October. Coach Collin Benjamin said the Russia match would provide valuable experience against high-class opposition after a six-month break.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's representatives in African club competitions suffered setbacks in their opening CAF encounters. Unam FC lost 2-0 to Angolan side Kabuscorp do Palanca in the CAF Confederation Cup; coach Robert Nauseb cited the intensity of continental football and lack of experience as factors, while noting his team showed confidence from winning the NFA Cup.
9 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 →