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Blue Waters

Also known as: Ven Blue Waters FC · Blue Waters SC · Blue Waters Sport Club · coastal-giant Blue Waters SC

Coastal-based Namibian football club that relieved head coach Kasaona mid-season and competes in the Premier Football League.

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What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Hans 'Alu' Hummel starred for Blue Waters

    Source

    Umati's death comes only a few weeks after it was announced that his beloved Tigers were relegated from the premiership, as well as only a few weeks after the death of another football great, Hans 'Alu' Hummel, who starred for African Stars, Blue Waters and Orlando Pirates.

    Namibian football mourns Kumi Umati
  3. April 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Blue Waters was joined by Roberta Manale full-time in 2023

    Source

    My breakthrough year was in 2023 after I joined the mighty Blue Waters full-time.

    Trust in what you contribute to your team – Manale
  5. The Namibian

    Blue Waters had a player suffer head-on collision with subdural fracture during premier league match

    Source

    The worst injury I've had to handle during my career was when a Blue Waters player had a head-on collision during a premier league match and fell unconscious with a subdural fracture.

    Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup medic shares 20-year healing journey
  6. March 2026
  7. New Era

    Blue Waters defeated Okahandja United 0-2

    Source

    At the Okahandja Park stadium, Okahandja United lost 0-2 to Blue Waters.

    Stars dominate league
  8. The Namibian

    Blue Waters moved to 12th with 25 points

    Source

    At the lower end, Blue Waters moved to 12th with 25 points after a 1-1 draw with Bucks Buccaneers and a 2-0 win over Okahandja United, who now sit 13th on 22 points.

    African Stars strengthen grip as Ongos climb to third
  9. February 2026
  10. New Era

    Blue Waters issued an emotional press release expressing shock about the death of Patrick Isaacks

    Source

    Meanwhile, parent club Blue Waters Sport Club has issued an emotional press release expressing shock and disbelief about the sudden departure of their prized asset.

    Tales of the Legends – Paying dignified homage to beloved ‘Mini Muffin
  11. The Namibian

    Blue Waters fired Uerikondjera Kasaona and Steven Damaseb

    Source

    Blue Waters fired Uerikondjera Kasaona and her assistant Steven Damaseb, replacing them with Armando Pedro and Thomas Emvula, while Rundu Chiefs, who fired Marcello Wakudumo, muist still announce a new coach.

    Premier League hotting up
  12. The Namibian

    Blue Waters SC relieved head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant coach Steven Damaseb

    Source

    In a media statement issued this week, Blue Waters SC executive committee says the club has relieved both Kasaona and her assistant coach, Steven Damaseb.

    Axed Kasaona bids Blue Waters farewell
  13. The Namibian

    Blue Waters SC enlisted former striker Armando Pedro as new head coach, deputised by Thomas Mvula

    Source

    The coastal giant has instead enlisted the services of former striker Armando Pedro, deputised by Thomas Mvula, as the new technical top-brass until the end of the current football season.

    Axed Kasaona bids Blue Waters farewell
  14. New Era

    Blue Waters has relieved Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona of her duties as head coach

    Source

    Blue Waters has relieved Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona of her duties as head coach, and Steven Damaseb has also stepped down as assistant coach.

    Blue Waters sack Kasaona …Armando Petro, Thomas Mvula to take reins
Sport

Namibian football mourns death of former Tigers defender Kumi Umati

The News

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

Monday 18 May

  1. Namibian football mourns death of former Tigers defender Kumi Umati

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Top 8 Cup semi-finals set in Outjo this weekend

    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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. African Stars, Chula Chula eliminated from Top 8 Cup

    The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 22 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    African Stars have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season for a fourth consecutive time, claiming N$850 000 in prize money. NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries said the league's completion required N$10 million in government funding plus an additional N$7.5 million from the NFA to overcome logistical challenges including stadium unavailability.

    22 April 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 21 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.

    21 April 2026 · New Era

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

Monday 13 April

  1. African Stars and Chula Chula draw in title race

    African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.

    13 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. Former netball player Manale reflects on career, regrets

    Roberta Manale, a Walvis Bay-born former Blue Waters goal defence player, shares her netball career journey from primary school through club competitions, including national youth team appearances. Though she stepped away from competitive netball to focus on university studies, Manale reflects on her achievements, regrets leaving the sport, and advises young players to value every opportunity and trust in their contributions to their team.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Namibia Premier Football League resumes after two-week break

    The NPFL returns this weekend with several key matches, including a closely contested title race between log leaders African Stars SC (50 points) and Eeshoke Chula Chula (49 points). Multiple fixtures across the country will see clubs competing to secure positions in the top eight before the season concludes.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 April

  1. Sport medic Donatha Ngunovandu marks 20 years with youth football

    Veteran sport medicine practitioner Donatha Ngunovandu has spent over 20 years providing medical care and mentorship at the annual Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, expanding her role to include injury assessment, recovery support, and mentoring other medical professionals in the sport medicine field in Namibia.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian

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

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Young African fight relegation battle in premier league

    Gobabis-based Young African sit 11th in the Namibia Premier Football League with 27 points and five matches remaining. Head coach and owner Marley Ngarizemo attributed the team's struggles to poor player discipline off the pitch but remains cautiously optimistic about surviving relegation through their remaining fixtures.

    18 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    Namibia's sport calendar is filled with Namibia Premier Football League matches nearing conclusion with crucial title and relegation battles, 50-over cricket semifinals and final, and matches in indoor hockey and volleyball across multiple venues throughout the country.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. NPFL relegation battle intensifies with crucial weekend fixtures

    Key matches in Rundu and Walvis Bay this weekend will be decisive for teams fighting relegation, including Rundu Chiefs, Young African, Tigers, and Life Fighters. The title race remains tight at the top, with just four points separating the leading three teams.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

    The Namibia Premier Football League's rounds 23 and 24 saw Tigers FC and Young African FC struggle in their battle against relegation, with Tigers drawing 0-0 against Okahandja and losing 0-1 to Buck Buccaneers, while Young African suffered a 5-1 defeat that coach Maleagi Ngarizemo called the worst in the club's 13-year history. Eeshoke Chula Chula moved to the top of the log with 47 points, ahead of African Stars on 46 points, as Tigers remain in the relegation zone with 20 points from six matches remaining in the season.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. African Stars lead NPFL after defeating Tigers FC

    African Stars Football Club extended their lead in the Namibia Premier Football League standings to 45 points after a 6-2 victory over Tigers FC on Sunday at Unam stadium. Young African FC's coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team was satisfied with collecting four points from weekend matches against the reigning champions and Khomas Nampol FC.

    3 March 2026 · New Era

  2. African Stars extend league lead with six-two victory

    African Stars moved to 45 points after thrashing Tigers 6-2, extending their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League with a goal difference of +21. FC Ongos climbed from fourth to third place after winning 2-0 away to Life Fighters and drawing 0-0 with Mighty Gunners.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 February

  1. Walvis Bay football legend Patrick Isaacks remembered

    Patrick Isaacks, a speedy forward from Walvis Bay who played for Blue Waters and helped the coastal team win the Premiership title, has died. Blue Waters Sport Club released a statement expressing shock and condolences to his family.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Chula Chula docked three points; title race tightens

    Namibia's Premier Football League title race remains wide open with two-thirds of the season complete. Defending champions African Stars moved to the top on goal difference after Chula Chula were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, while the relegation battle intensifies with Life Fighters now bottom of the log.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 February

  1. Blue Waters fires head coach Kasaona mid-season

    Blue Waters Sport Club has relieved head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant coach Steven Damaseb, replacing them with former striker Armando Pedro until the end of the football season. Kasaona, who had helped the club avoid relegation, acknowledged the results-based nature of coaching appointments.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Blue Waters parts with Kasaona, names Petro as new coach

    Blue Waters has sacked head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant Steven Damaseb, with Armando Petro and Thomas Mvula taking over coaching duties for the remainder of the season as part of a restructuring plan to improve league performance.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Blue Waters SC removes head coach Kasaona and assistant

    Coastal-giant Blue Waters SC has relieved head coach Uerikondja Kasaona and assistant Steven Damaseb of their duties with immediate effect as part of a broader restructuring of the technical team. Kasaona is the only female coach in Namibia Premier Football League history to be removed from a head coaching position since the league's establishment.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 February

  1. African Stars reclaim league lead with pair of wins

    Defending champions African Stars returned to the top of Namibia's Premier Football League after back-to-back wins over Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters, reaching 41 points level with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference. The title race has tightened, with Stars and Chula Chula opening a seven-point gap on third-place Mighty Gunners.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Chula Chula coach prioritizes survival over title despite league lead

    Eeshoke Chula Chula head coach John Sikerete says his side's primary objective remains survival in the Namibia Premier Football League, despite climbing to the top of the log after back-to-back victories. Sikerete describes the team as young and newly assembled, emphasizing consolidation rather than a title challenge.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Eeshoke Chula Chula takes Namibia Premier League lead

    Eeshoke Chula Chula climbed to first place in the Namibia Premier Football League with back-to-back wins over the weekend, moving to 37 points and overtaking defending champions African Stars. Head coach John Sikerete attributed the success to strong teamwork and the determination of young local players despite missing key injured squad members.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Former footballer Wasserfall finds fulfilment in port work

    Three-time Namibian Premier League winner Celestinus Wasserfall, who played for Chief Santos, Blue Waters and Orlando Pirates, has spent the past 15 years working as a heavy equipment operator at Namibian Ports Authority after a knee injury ended his playing career. Despite not realising his ambition to play professional football in Germany, Wasserfall says he is content with his secure job and life after football.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

  2. African Stars lose coach mid-season but lead log

    Log-leading African Stars depart for Rundu this weekend without head coach Bob Mafoso, who accepted a two-year contract with the Lesotho Football Association without informing the Namibian club. Assistant coach Agnus Elemu and the technical team will take temporary charge, with Stars unlikely to appoint a new head coach before season's end given only seven weeks remain.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Golden Boot contenders showcase firepower in NPFL season

    Namibian Premier Football League strikers are delivering goals at remarkable consistency this season, with Bernard Horaseb and Junior Petrus leading with seven joint goals each, while teenage sensation Jonas Michael (18) continues to impress despite self-doubt. The competition intensifies as Round 17 and 18 continue this weekend.

    12 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 30 January

  1. NPFL resumes second leg with double-header weekend fixtures

    The Namibia Premier Football League kicks off the second leg of its season this weekend with Rounds 6 and 7, beginning with Khomas Nampol taking on Tigers FC. Khomas Nampol coach Fortune Eichab said his side, currently hovering above the relegation zone, is mentally and physically ready after using the mid-season break to rebuild fitness and cohesion.

    30 January 2026 · New Era

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