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Black Africa

Prominent Namibian football club currently undergoing restructuring and leadership transition after relegation from the top league.

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What’s been said

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Black Africa was a former Namibian cup kings

    Source

    Haukambe first made a name for himself in the famous red-and-black jersey of former Namibian cup kings Black Africa (BA), before he was scooped up by the all-conquering Civics.

    All about hard work and perseverance – Haukambe
  3. March 2026
  4. New Era

    Black Africa experienced relegation from the top league due to internal disputes

    Source

    The club's internal disputes, which were resolved through legal proceedings, worsened over time, ultimately leading to its relegation from the top league.

    Sport lovers revive Black Africa
  5. February 2026
  6. New Era

    Black Africa is currently competing in the Second Division

    Source

    Black Africa is currently competing in the Second Division and has upcoming fixtures against DTS and Young Generations.

    Petrus calls on BA members to action …meeting set to restore club affairs
  7. January 2026
  8. New Era

    McCarthy Naweseb won 2018/19 league title with Black Africa

    Source

    He also won the 2018/19 Namibian league title with Black Africa.

    Trio ink deals with Simba Bhora
  9. January 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Black Africa will compete in Katutura Derby against Orlando Pirates in SSFD

    Source

    The new SSFD season will feature the much anticipated revival of the Katutura Derby between archrivals Black Africa and Orlando Pirates, with the once heralded clubs relegated from the country's top tier league.

    Southern stream AGM deferred over finances
Sport

Former defender Haukambe's journey from Walvis Bay to German football

The News

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

Friday 17 April

  1. Former defender Haukambe's journey from Walvis Bay to German football

    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

  2. Three NPFL teams vow strong comeback after relegation

    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

  3. African Stars chase fourth straight title as Chula Chula closes in

    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

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Retired footballer Quest builds future through academy coaching

    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

  2. Namibia's oldest football club Tigers faces relegation

    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

Friday 3 April

  1. Steven Tjenao: From Coblenz school to Brave Warriors

    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

Monday 30 March

  1. Netball legends call for grassroots investment and clear pathways

    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

Monday 23 March

  1. Football legends assess Namibia's sport progress since 1990

    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

Friday 13 March

  1. Football legend Bobby remembered for pioneering career

    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

Thursday 12 March

  1. Black Africa football club rebuilds after leadership crisis and relegation

    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

Monday 23 February

  1. African Stars beat Mighty Gunners to reignite title defence

    African Stars defeated Mighty Gunners 1-0 on Friday with Awilo Stephanus scoring a penalty, keeping their bid for a fourth successive league title alive despite playing with ten men for much of the match. Coach Agnus Elemu praised his team's character, while Stephanus said the squad has the strength to secure the title and make history with a fourth consecutive championship.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Black Africa calls urgent meeting to elect new leadership

    Former Black Africa player Anzelus Petrus, now chairperson of the club's Supporters Committee, has urged all paid-up members to attend a meeting on Saturday to elect a new committee and address the club's current challenges. Petrus stressed that strong leadership and unity are needed to restore the Second Division club to its former standing.

    5 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 30 January

  1. Pirates outline recruitment and restructuring bid for promotion

    Orlando Pirates official Mabos Ortman has outlined a comprehensive restructuring and recruitment strategy aimed at securing the club's promotion back to the Namibian premier league after relegation to the Southern Stream First Division in 2024. The club plans to target experienced players with premier league experience, particularly in midfield and striking, while also restructuring as a member-based organisation and rebranding, with league play resuming in February 2026.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Three Namibian footballers sign with Zimbabwean club Simba Bhora

    Zimbabwean Premier League side Simba Bhora FC has signed three Namibian players—Leevi Alfeus, McCarthy Naweseb, and Kennedy Eib—on two-year contracts ahead of the new season. The trio join the club as it aims to reclaim the domestic title after finishing third last season.

    28 January 2026 · New Era

Monday 12 January

  1. Epukiro tournament celebrates 40 years of rural football tradition

    Epukiro Sport Council's annual December tournament marked its 40th anniversary with 58 football teams and 39 netball teams competing. Former players reflected on the tournament's growth from humble beginnings in 1985 with just 10 teams and N$600 in prize money, while also raising concerns about tournament delays and the influx of players from other regions.

    12 January 2026 · New Era

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