Also known as: CAF
Continental governing body for African football that oversees competitions including the Africa Cup of Nations and club championships.
MEIYSAC is building sports facilities across all 14 regions, with N$35 million allocated for stadiums and basic facilities in 2025/2026. The national stadium project has completed feasibility studies and is being revised to comply with CAF regulations, while the ministry plans 28 basic sports facilities nationwide but acknowledges funding gaps requiring private sector partnerships.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
MEIYSAC is building sports facilities across all 14 regions, with N$35 million allocated for stadiums and basic facilities in 2025/2026. The national stadium project has completed feasibility studies and is being revised to comply with CAF regulations, while the ministry plans 28 basic sports facilities nationwide but acknowledges funding gaps requiring private sector partnerships.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Thuba Sibanda of Unam Bokkies and Salome Iyambo of Mighty Gunners Ladies have successfully obtained their CAF B coaching diplomas from the Confederation of African Football. Sibanda said the achievement reflects dedicated hard work and she aims to apply what she learned to inspire other women coaches in Namibia.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA club management course, attended by 43 representatives from Namibia's Premier Football League and Women's Super League, equipped club executives with skills in governance, financial management, and strategic planning aligned with international football standards. According to Just Imagine Investment's Mathew Haikali, such training is essential to address poor financial management and weak governance that have historically undermined local clubs and shift them toward sustainable, long-term institutional stability.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia plays Libya in the second round of the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers today in Swakopmund, with the return leg set for 8 February. Head coach Marcos Antunes expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete despite Libya's higher world ranking, emphasizing the importance of fan support and strategic preparation.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
Morocco's football federation said it will appeal sanctions and fines totalling $315,000 imposed by CAF after the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal in January, which was marked by disputed penalty decisions, pitch invasions, and projectile-throwing by supporters. Senegal, which was fined $615,000 and whose head coach was banned for five games, also said it would appeal its sanctions.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Salome Iiyambo, a retired winger who played for Namibia's Beauties and the national team in the Women's Cosafa Cup, has become the Namibian Football Association's projects and external affairs director. She also holds a master's degree in sport administration and is a CAF women's football instructor, having overcome early family scepticism about pursuing a career in football.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
East African countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressing confidence in their readiness despite concerns from critics about infrastructure gaps compared to Morocco's recent successful hosting. The tournament will be the first shared among three nations and the first to include all 54 CAF member nations, with Eritrea competing for the first time in 19 years.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's sport minister announced plans for Namibia and Botswana to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but Namibia's sport minister says the country has not been approached with the proposal. Football experts warn that Namibia's stadium infrastructure is insufficient and cannot be upgraded in the required timeframe, citing delays with the Independence Stadium upgrade and lessons from the failed 2027 bid.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tens of thousands of Senegal fans lined the streets of Dakar as the Lions of Teranga held a victory parade to celebrate their Africa Cup of Nations triumph over Morocco. The players and coaches travelled by open-top bus through the capital to the presidential palace, where they were met by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other government officials.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →