Also known as: Buck Buccaneers · Bucks Buccaneers Football Club
Windhoek-based football club that withdrew from the 2026 NFA Cup due to financial constraints including salary commitments.
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New Era
Bucks Buccaneers Football Club confirmed withdrawal from the NFA Cup tournament
“Bucks Buccaneers Football Club, Life Fighters, and Tigers have all confirmed their withdrawal from the tournament.”
NFA Cup proceeds despite club withdrawalsThe Namibian
Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has withdrawn from the upcoming Namibia Football Association Cup
“The Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has withdrawn from the upcoming Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup, citing financial constraints.”
Bucks Buccaneers withdraw from NFA CupThe Namibian
Bucks Buccaneers is a Namibia Premier League side
“The centre-back (18), who signed for Albacete Balompié in Spain's Segunda División from Namibia Premier League side Bucks Buccaneers, has provided insight into his football journey since making the move in October 2025.”
Football is fast in Spain – TjiumatjoThe Namibia Football Association will proceed with its cup competition despite withdrawals by Bucks Buccaneers, Life Fighters, and Tigers, who cited financial constraints and logistical difficulties. The NFA has committed N$7.2 million to the tournament, which it describes as the country's biggest football competition.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association will proceed with its cup competition despite withdrawals by Bucks Buccaneers, Life Fighters, and Tigers, who cited financial constraints and logistical difficulties. The NFA has committed N$7.2 million to the tournament, which it describes as the country's biggest football competition.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The Windhoek-based Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has withdrawn from the upcoming Namibia Football Association Cup, which runs from 8 May to 27 June, citing financial constraints including approximately N$420 000 in salary commitments over two months and additional spending on travel, accommodation and equipment.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
African Stars lead the Namibia Premier Football League table with 50 points ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula on 49 points, with only four matches remaining. The two sides will meet at Oshakati Independence Stadium this weekend in a crucial encounter, with both teams confident they can secure the title.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Namibian centre-back Tjiumatjo Kakuenje, 18, who signed for Albacete Balompié's under-19 side in Spain's División de Honor Juvenil in October 2025, says Spanish football is "very, very fast" and technically demanding, with emphasis on quick passing and one-or-two-touch play. Kakuenje has featured in 13 matches with 780 minutes of playing time and aims to represent Namibia at senior international level, including the Cosafa Cup.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Premier Football League title race is wide open after defending champions African Stars and second-placed Eeshoke Chula Chula both dropped points over the weekend, with Stars eventually returning to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Jerimi Zimmer has taken over as head coach of Khomas Nampol from Fortune Eichab as the police side seek to improve their position in the Namibia Premier Football League with six matches remaining. Zimmer plans to focus on organisation, discipline, confidence-building, and tactical clarity to help the team finish the season strongly from their current 11th place position.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
With six matches remaining, Eeshoke Chula Chula, African Stars, and FC Ongos are separated by only four points at the top of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Chula leading on 47 points. Head coaches of the contending sides expressed determination to fight for the championship, with African Stars' Elemu Agnus emphasizing defence and clinical finishing, while Ongos' Ronnie Kanalelo said his team would focus on maintaining their approach without tactical distractions.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
Zimbabwe's Premier Soccer League has become the new destination for Namibian players, with eight securing moves during the 2025/26 transfer window, driven by higher pay packages—averaging around US$1,500 per month—and success of earlier Namibian arrivals like Moses Shidolo. The influx marks a shift from Botswana, which previously attracted more Namibian talent but now hosts only seven players compared to ten the previous season.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Khomas NamPol FC head coach Fortune Eichab has been suspended following his team's 1-0 defeat to Tigers FC, with the club alleging he deliberately gave away points—a charge Eichab disputes. The suspension is pending an investigation with no specified timeframe.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Snewe Uanguraije Katjirua, a student at Jan Möhr Secondary School, is developing as a left back for Bucks Buccaneers in the Namibia Premier Football League after progressing through youth football in Swakopmund and winning titles with CBS Talents. His ambitions include playing for South Africa's Orlando Pirates and representing Namibia's senior national team at the FIFA World Cup.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Rundu Chiefs head coach Marcelo Wakudumo called on supporters to rally behind the team rather than criticise, citing the psychological impact on players already under pressure. He credited mental preparation and new squad signings with the team's recent 1-0 victory over defending champions African Stars.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Following their 2026 World Cup qualification miss, Namibia's Brave Warriors have entered a restructuring phase, with more than 10 new local-based players called up ahead of a four-nation Fifa Friendly tournament in Kazakhstan next month where they face Kuwait, Kazakhstan, and Comoros. Coach Collin Benjamin says the team is starting anew with inexperienced players while balancing some experienced ones, and will later consider foreign-based players if they can add value.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Okahandja United defeated Bucks Buccaneers 3-1 in a Namibia Premier Football League match on Saturday, while defending champions African Stars won 2-0 over Khomas Nampol to tighten their grip on the top spot in the standings.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Unam FC suffered their first seasonal defeat, losing 2-1 to league leaders Mighty Gunners at Unam Sport Stadium on Saturday, with Bernhard Horaseb scoring twice for the winners. Unam coach Robert Nauseb said his team dominated early but should have managed the ball better in the closing stages.
2 February 2026 · New Era →