Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Confederation of African Football

Also known as: CAF

Continental governing body for African football that oversees competitions including the Africa Cup of Nations and club championships.

Sport

NFA has land for 10 stadiums but lacks funding

The News

The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.

19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. NFA has land for 10 stadiums but lacks funding

    The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with the Confederation of African Football, with Namibia now awaiting a detailed report outlining the next steps to bring it to international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide and decentralised construction responsibility to regional governors.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

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 →

  2. Independence Stadium feasibility study approved by CAF officials

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the feasibility study for upgrading Windhoek's Independence Stadium has been approved following consultations with Confederation of African Football inspectors, with Namibia awaiting a detailed CAF report on next steps to meet international standards. The government has also identified 121 community sports facility sites nationwide, with designs completed for 28 sites and construction already underway in several regions.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Online campaign falsely claims Morocco's 1976 AFCON win parallels Senegal dispute

    Following Senegal's January 2025 AFCON title being stripped by CAF after players walked off the pitch, social media posts claim Morocco won their 1976 title the same way. An AFP investigation found no evidence that Moroccan players left the pitch in 1976, with eyewitnesses and archival research confirming Morocco won that tournament "fairly, by the book."

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Motsepe commits to respecting CAS ruling on Senegal AFCON dispute

    CAF president Patrice Motsepe said he will "respect and implement" the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's overturned 3-0 victory in the disputed January Cup of Nations final. Motsepe stressed the appeal board comprises independent judges and lawyers, and announced CAF is implementing changes to strengthen confidence in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Senegal parade AFCON trophy after CAF reversal of January title

    Despite being ordered to return the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after CAF reversed Senegal's disputed January final victory over Morocco and awarded it to the hosts, Senegal paraded the trophy at the Stade de France and beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly. The Senegalese Football Federation has appealed the CAF decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Morocco draw Ecuador in Ouahbi's debut amid AFCON controversy

    Morocco's new coach Mohamed Ouahbi began his tenure with a 1-1 friendly draw against Ecuador in Madrid on Friday. The result came as Morocco continues preparation for the 2026 World Cup following the controversial Confederation of African Football decision last week that awarded them the Africa Cup of Nations title over Senegal.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Senegal appeals CAF decision stripping 2025 AFCON title

    Senegal's football federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the Confederation of African Football's decision to overturn Senegal's 1-0 victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, after several Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest during the match against Morocco. The federation's legal team argues that stripping them of the title violates match regulations and the referee's authority, and has called for an expedited procedure expected to take two months.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Senegal appeals AFCON title strip to sports arbitration court

    Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip them of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after their players protested a penalty decision in the final. CAF had overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory, declaring them to have forfeited the match after they walked off the pitch in protest.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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