Also known as: BA
Prominent Namibian football club currently undergoing restructuring and leadership transition after relegation from the top league.
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 →
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 →
Tigers FC, Rundu Chiefs FC, and Life Fighters have been relegated from Namibia's Premier Football League and say they will return stronger. The team heads cited challenges including internal conflict, management issues, and referee decisions, but expressed confidence in rebuilding and regaining their elite status.
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 →
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 →
Namibian netball legends say the sport has made progress over 36 years but needs more investment in grassroots development, infrastructure, coaching, and funding to sustain growth. They note that while players now receive some payment and professional opportunities, better pathways from schools to the national level and stronger support systems are essential.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
A tribute to Bobby, a legendary defender from Walvis Bay who played for multiple clubs including Namib Woestyn and Blue Waters, and became one of the first non-white athletes to cross the colour line in Apartheid South West Africa by joining Sparta United.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Black Africa, a prominent Namibian football club, is undergoing a turnaround following internal disputes and relegation from the top league. An interim caretaker committee is overseeing governance restructuring and member registration to establish regional structures that will elect a substantive leadership team at a Special General Meeting.
12 March 2026 · New Era →