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Namibian press · Organization

Civics

Also known as: Civics Football Club

2023-10-202026-08-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Civics recruited Kamberipa as a Grade 11 pupil at Jan Möhr Secondary School

    Source

    It was when she was a Grade 11 pupil at Jan Möhr Secondary School that she was recruited by the star-studded Civics.

    ‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching job
  3. December 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Civics won the 2007 league title with Eusebio Fredericks scoring the winner

    Source

    I came off the bench to score the winner to secure a 2-1 win and the 2007 title.

    Fame doesn't last – Eusebio Fredericks
  5. January 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Civics entered into negotiations regarding new ownership

    Source

    Civics Football Club recently entered into negotiations regarding new ownership.

    Civics rebrands to Bucks Buccaneers
  7. The Namibian

    Civics won the NFA Cup three times (2003, 2008, 2021)

    Source

    Civics also won the NFA Cup three times – in 2003, 2008 and 2021.

    Civics rebrands to Bucks Buccaneers
  8. August 2024
  9. The Namibian

    Civics won the premier league over Oshakati City in 2007

    Source

    the closest he came was with City in 2007 when they finished runners-up to his former club, Civics.

    Ode to loyalist Kaskas Angula

Friday 7 August

  1. Marco van Wyk: Black Africa loyalty despite limited national caps

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. Retired netball player says she played for love of sport

    Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Retired netball player: 'I played for the love of sport'

    Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 July

  1. Stella Williams retires from Mighty Gunners Ladies at 48

    Veteran forward Stella Williams has retired from football after a career marked by leadership and passion for the game. Her final playing chapter was with Mighty Gunners Ladies FC, where she guided younger players and provided stability to the team.

    16 July 2026 · New Era

Friday 26 June

  1. Retired netball player Kamberipa appointed under-19 national coach

    Former Desert Jewels and Unam attacking player Vijanda Kamberipa has been appointed head coach of the national under-19 netball team. Kamberipa, who played for junior national teams that defeated South Africa, said she was groomed for senior national play from her under-19 days and credits her game intelligence for her success.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gunners win first trophy, beat Unam 2-1 in Top 8 Cup

    Mighty Gunners won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup after defeating Unam 2-1 on Saturday, breaking their cup drought following previous final losses. The victory earned them N$600,000 in prize money.

    26 May 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

Thursday 19 March

  1. Hardap football team aims to reclaim Nedbank Cup glory

    Hardap region's football team is preparing with a new generation of players to compete in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, their first major tournament push since finishing runners-up in past competitions. Coach Christi Guruseb says the team is training intensively and focused on improving their own performance despite facing tough opponents in group A.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. FC Ongos star Stephanus sidelined with leg fracture

    Namibia Premier Football League top scorer Petrus Stephanus has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season after suffering a tibia and fibula fracture during FC Ongos' 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday. The 31-year-old striker, who had 12 goals in 26 matches, underwent successful surgery and is recovering at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Zimmer appointed Khomas Nampol head coach mid-season

    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

Friday 27 February

  1. Newly promoted Gobabis SC wins opening two matches

    Gobabis Sports Club, competing in the Omaheke Second Division League for the first time, won their opening two matches 1-0 against Golden Boys FC and 3-2 against Kom Haal Hulle FC to lead the standings. Head coach Zebaldt Ngaruka Karee Hengari attributed the strong start to meticulous planning and player commitment, though he emphasized the club's primary objective is survival and avoiding relegation.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 February

  1. Ricardo Mannetti: Namibian football legend reflects on career

    Former Brave Warriors midfielder Ricardo Mannetti, who debuted for Namibia at 17 and went on to win the PSL with Santos in 2011 and the Cosafa Cup as coach in 2015, reflects on his playing and coaching career, crediting discipline and mental strength for his success and now serving as sporting director of Ongos Sport Club.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Ongos FC striker Petrus chases golden boot award

    Thirty-year-old Petrus Stephanus, currently the league's top goal scorer with six goals, is aiming to win the golden boot for the 2025/2026 season while working under coach Ronnie Kanalelo. He has played for several local clubs and dreams of representing Namibia's national team on the international stage.

    14 January 2026 · New Era

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