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Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
African Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone on Saturday. …
Stars still have hope for second legThe Namibian
Stars FC are looking to give Orlando Pirates a bitter pill to swallow when the two sides clash in the CAF Champions League encounter on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. …
Stars lock sights on Pirates’ scalpThe Namibian
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on ‘Starlile’ to put up a sterling performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF champions league encounter. …
Mannetti calls for star-studded showdown against PiratesThe Namibian
… He says competing for domestic cup silverware is equally vital. “Regarding our upcoming CAF Champions League tie against Orlando Pirates, our target is clear, we are not going there merely to participate but we are preparing to compete fiercely and push for a result.” He adds tha …
Guther signs two-year contract with StarlileNew Era
… Kanalelo led Stars into the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League over the weekend, eliminating Mangasport of Gabon via the away-goals rule at Lucas Moripe Stadium. …
Kanalelo fires back at African Stars…. Gallants move sparks contract stormThe Namibian
Seven Namibian foreign-based players featured in the opening preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with several of the country’s internationals progressing to the next stage of Africa’s premier club competitions. …
Seven Namibians abroad feature in CAF Champions LeagueThe Namibian
… STARS DEMAND BIGGER PICTURE African Stars also face a challenging return leg in the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 to Gabonese side AS Mangasport. …
Unam and Stars face uphill battle after CAF setbacksThe Namibian
Namibia’s representatives in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inter-club competitions are preparing for challenging continental campaigns, with African Stars set to compete in the CAF Champions League and Unam FC making their debut in the CAF Confederation Cup. …
Unam and Stars set sights on CAF progressThe Namibian
… Namibian league champions African Stars will compete in the qualifying rounds of the CAF Champions League where they have been drawn against Mangasport of Gabon, while the NFA Cup champions, Unam will take on Kabuscorp of Angola in the qualifying rounds of the CAF Confederations …
Stars, Unam prepare for African campaignsThe Namibian
… With the matter now settled, African Stars will represent Namibia in the CAF Champions League after winning the domestic league, while Unam FC will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup. …
Chula Chula’s Confederation Cup bid falls throughAfrican Stars lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg on Saturday and must overturn the deficit in the return leg on 23 October in South Africa. Coach Gerald Güther expressed confidence the team can mount a comeback, citing their previous 2-0 second-leg victory over AS Mangasport despite losing the first leg 3-1.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg on Saturday and must overturn the deficit in the return leg on 23 October in South Africa. Coach Gerald Güther expressed confidence the team can mount a comeback, citing their previous 2-0 second-leg victory over AS Mangasport despite losing the first leg 3-1.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Stars FC will face Orlando Pirates in the first leg of a CAF Champions League tie on Saturday in Gaborone, Botswana. Head coach Gerald Guther says the team is focused on competing for a victory and positioning itself well ahead of the return match in Johannesburg.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on the club to put up a strong performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League encounter, with matches scheduled for October 17 in Gaborone and October 24 in Johannesburg.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars FC's new head coach Gerald Guther has signed a two-year contract and will oversee the first team and the club's Youth Academy. Guther says his priorities include defending the Premier League title, competing for domestic cup silverware, and preparing fiercely for an upcoming CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ronnie Kanalelo, newly appointed head coach of Marumo Gallants, has publicly responded to questions about his departure from African Stars, stating his contract allows him to take international coaching opportunities without obstruction. African Stars has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to handle Kanalelo's surprise appointment by Gallants, as he still had an existing agreement with Stars when he joined the Premiership side.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Seven Namibian foreign-based players featured in the opening preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with several progressing to the next stage. Namibian international Deon Hotto featured for Orlando Pirates, who advanced to face Namibian champions African Stars in the next round.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's representatives in African club competitions suffered setbacks in their opening CAF encounters. Unam FC lost 2-0 to Angolan side Kabuscorp do Palanca in the CAF Confederation Cup; coach Robert Nauseb cited the intensity of continental football and lack of experience as factors, while noting his team showed confidence from winning the NFA Cup.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Unam FC are preparing for their respective CAF inter-club competition campaigns. African Stars, Namibian champions, will face AS Mangasport of Gabon in the Champions League preliminary round (first leg 5 September in Gabon, return 12 September in Namibia), while Unam make their debut in the Confederation Cup against Angolan club Kabuscorp SCP.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars, Namibian league champions, will face Mangasport of Gabon in CAF Champions League qualifying, while NFA Cup champions Unam will take on Kabuscorp of Angola in CAF Confederations Cup qualifying, with both competitions kicking off in September.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The NFA submitted Chula Chula FC for the CAF Confederation Cup after the club finished second in the 2025/26 domestic league and requested consideration, but the submission was subject to CAF approval. After CAF extended the registration period, the NFA Cup — whose winner was designated as Namibia's representative — concluded with Unam FC as champions, making Unam the eligible representative instead.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has signed with Tanzanian champions Young Africans as a free agent after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he scored 136 goals across all competitions and won multiple PSL titles and the CAF Champions League.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
Ronnie Kanalelo has signed a two-year deal to manage African Stars for a second time, with ambitions to transform the NPFL champions into a competitive force in the CAF Champions League and across the SADC region through youth development and raising playing standards.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Analyst Isack Hamata views Namibian striker Peter Shalulile's departure from Mamelodi Sundowns as a natural evolution driven by squad competition and tactical changes under a new technical team, rather than a forced exit, allowing the player to seek projects suited to his strengths.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on 30 June, ending a six-year spell at the South African club. The 32-year-old striker leaves as one of the club's greatest forwards, having won multiple Premiership titles and domestic trophies since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's representatives in CAF interclub competitions—African Stars in the CAF Champions League and Chula Chula FC in the CAF Confederation Cup—are hopeful of hosting their continental matches at Unam Main Campus Stadium, citing cost savings and home-crowd support as key benefits.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian defensive midfielder Dynamo Fredericks won the Botswana Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive season after Jwaneng Galaxy FC defeated Mochudi Centre Chiefs 2-1, extending Fredericks' major career titles to 13.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile won his 14th career title after Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AS FAR 2-1 on aggregate in the 2026 CAF Champions League final, making him the first Namibian player to claim the continental trophy and reinforcing his status as the most decorated Namibian footballer of all time.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa won the CAF Champions League with a 2-1 aggregate victory over FAR Rabat of Morocco, drawing 1-1 in the second leg on Sunday. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams played key roles in the final.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College 2-0 through two own goals to win the South African Premiership, ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-season dominance and claiming their first title since 2012. The victory completed a domestic treble for Pirates under Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mamelodi Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday, with the aggregate winners earning a record $6 million plus qualification to the 2029 Club World Cup with a minimum $9.5 million payout.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aubrey Modiba's 37th-minute free-kick gave South African club Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 victory over Moroccan side FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final first leg in Pretoria. Sundowns missed several scoring chances and were delayed by a VAR malfunction in the second half, with the return match scheduled for Rabat next Sunday.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Algerian club USM Alger defeated Egyptian Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time, with the aggregate score level at 1-1 after Zamalek won the second leg 1-0.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars have appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach following Agnus Elemu's departure. Haoseb will lead the club through their upcoming CAF Champions League campaign until a permanent coach is appointed.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
TS Galaxy defeated leaders Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on Tuesday, a result that makes Orlando Pirates favourites to win the South African Premiership for the first time since 2012. Pirates have 65 points with two matches remaining and a superior goal difference over Sundowns, who finished with 68 points from 30 matches.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Colombian Brayan Leon scored the decisive goal as South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Tunisia's Esperance 1-0 in a CAF Champions League semi-final second leg, winning 2-0 on aggregate. Sundowns will face Morocco's FAR Rabat in the final, with the first leg in Pretoria on May 15 and the return in Rabat on May 24.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates defeated AmaZulu 3-0 to reclaim top spot in the South African Premiership with 58 points and five matches remaining, two points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns, who have two games in hand. The two clubs have been locked in a season-long battle for the title, with Pirates seeking their first championship since 2012.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian winger Deon Hotto is leading the South African Premier Division assist standings with eight, while playing as a left-back for Orlando Pirates. The 35-year-old has featured in 19 of the club's 24 league matches and has also scored one goal this season.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates drew 2-2 with Richards Bay on Friday, missing an opportunity to reclaim first place in the South African Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns remain top with 56 points, one ahead of Pirates who have 55 from one more match.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →