Black Africa — Namibian football club that experienced relegation and leadership crisis, now rebuilding in the Second Division with new governance structures.
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The Namibian
Black Africa tried to lure away Milla Gertze from Explorer XI
“The so-called big clubs tried to lure me away, most notably Black Africa (BA).”
One-club man: The loyalty of Milla GertzeThe Namibian
Black Africa was the club where Marco van Wyk won almost every competition Namibia had to offer almost every competition Namibia had to offer
“As a midfielder-cum-striker, he won almost every competition Namibia had to offer during a golden stint with Black Africa.”
Marco van Wyk: Trophies, Loyalty, and One Big ‘What If?’The Namibian
Black Africa dominated Namibian football
“my switch from midfield to defence transformed me into one of the most valuable players for the star-studded and all-conquering Black Africa (BA) team that dominated Namibian football.”
Awaseb: From midfield maestro to iron-clad left-backThe Namibian
Black Africa was led to many cup victories by Rusten Sukhile Mogane
“The retired star, who led Black Africa to many cup victories, also doubled up as coach of the former Namibian cup kings the Lively Lions, as Black Africa are also known.”
Mogane: The midfield maestro who made Namibia proudThe Namibian
Black Africa was a former Namibian cup kings
“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 – HaukambeNew Era
Black Africa experienced relegation from the top league due to internal disputes
“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 AfricaNew Era
Black Africa is currently competing in the Second Division
“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 affairsNew Era
McCarthy Naweseb won 2018/19 league title with Black Africa
“He also won the 2018/19 Namibian league title with Black Africa.”
Trio ink deals with Simba BhoraThe Namibian
Black Africa will compete in Katutura Derby against Orlando Pirates in SSFD
“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 financesRetired footballer Milla Gertze, who joined coastal outfit Explorer XI at age 14 and broke into the first team at 16, remained with the club throughout his playing career despite receiving overtures from other teams, viewing the club as integral to his identity.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Retired footballer Milla Gertze, who joined coastal outfit Explorer XI at age 14 and broke into the first team at 16, remained with the club throughout his playing career despite receiving overtures from other teams, viewing the club as integral to his identity.
25 September 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 →
Mike Awaseb, a prominent pre-independence defender for Black Africa, was initially recruited from Pirates as a midfielder before being converted to a defender by coach Herman 'Pele' Bashcke. The switch earned him a place on Black Africa's dominant team, though it cost him his family home after his father, a Pirates supporter, gave him an ultimatum to leave.
3 July 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →