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Arsenal — Premier League football club that defeated Coventry 3-0 in their 2026 season opener and beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 to keep pace with Manchester City.
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The Namibian
Arsenal now needs to win final three games to become Premier League champions
“The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions of England.”
Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six goal Everton thrillerThe Namibian
Arsenal are the Premier League leaders
“The Rojiblancos' support are the loudest in Spain and Simeone called on them to give his team the edge against the Premier League leaders.”
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against ArsenalThe Namibian
Arsenal lost on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League semi-finals last season
“They have fallen short in Europe as well, losing 3-1 on aggregate to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals last season and bowing out against Bayern Munich in the 2024 quarter-finals.”
‘Bring it on’, says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League historyThe Namibian
Arsenal have never won Europe's elite club competition
“Arsenal have never won Europe's elite club competition, with their lone final ending in defeat against Barcelona in 2006.”
‘Bring it on’, says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League historyThe Namibian
Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League
“Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope.”
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs winThe Namibian
Arsenal can reclaim Premier League summit this weekend
“Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while Tottenham and West Ham battle to avoid the final relegation spot.”
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta's Gunners have watched vanish their imposing nine-point lead
“Mikel Arteta's Gunners have watched their imposing nine-point lead vanish quickly, with City currently top on goals scored.”
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalThe Namibian
Arsenal hold six-point lead ahead of visit to Etihad Stadium
“The Gunners hold a six-point lead ahead of their visit to the Etihad Stadium, but have played one more game than City.”
Arteta urges Arsenal to have no regrets in Man City title showdownThe Namibian
Arsenal must improve to win their title-defining clash with Manchester City
“Declan Rice doesn't care what the critics say about Arsenal's untimely loss of form, but the midfielder is well aware they must improve to win their "title-defining" clash with Manchester City.”
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdownThe Namibian
Arsenal have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions
“The Gunners have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, while City are approaching top gear, having beaten Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea in their last three games.”
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdownParis Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Werder Bremen twice scored late to draw 2-2 against Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Friday, with Niclas Fuellkrug heading a stoppage-time equaliser on his first visit to Dortmund since joining West Ham in 2024. All four goals came in the last 10 minutes.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A CAF inspector's assessment has identified significant construction problems at Namibia's Sam Nujoma Stadium, including concrete walls blocking spectator views and inadequate VIP facilities, raising questions about the readiness of the venue.
3 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho, moving above Chelsea to third place in the Premier League. The loss marks Chelsea's difficult period under manager Xabi Alonso, with the team picking up just one point from their last three league games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Phil Foden's first-half red card, with the goal controversy involving Enzo Fernandez's position. The victory extended Enzo Maresca's perfect start to his City reign while United manager Michael Carrick disputed the officiating.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez goal after coming back from two goals down, while Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with a late turnaround. Inter and Roma sit joint-top on nine points.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland's first-half header gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad, maintaining the team's perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca despite an unconvincing performance that required late saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement following Gabon's group-stage elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Gabonese government had singled him out as responsible for the Afcon failure and initially suspended him along with veteran teammate Bruno Ecuele Manga.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million). The 18-year-old, who helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup, made 96 appearances for Lille after breaking into their first team at age 16.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract to manage the club after Pep Guardiola stepped down. Maresca's move was delayed by Chelsea's demand for a reported £17 million compensation package.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil advanced to the World Cup last 16 after substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Japan. Brazil will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →