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Eeshoke Chula Chula

Also known as: E Chula Chula · PST Eeshoke Chula Chula · PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula

Eeshoke Chula Chula — Namibia Premier Football League club that finished runners-up in the 2025/2026 season.

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  1. May 2026
  2. New Era

    Eeshoke Chula Chula lost to NDF Mighty Gunners 1-0

    Source

    On Sunday, NDF Mighty Gunners edged Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0.

    Stars, Chula Chula falter at Top 8 Cup
  3. The Namibian

    Eeshoke Chula Chula were knocked out of the Top 8 Cup, losing 1-0 to Mighty Gunners in the quarter-finals

    Source

    Mighty Gunners also advanced with a narrow 1-0 win over Eeshoke Chula Chula.

    Stars and Chula crash out of Top 8
  4. April 2026
  5. New Era

    Eeshoke Chula Chula will receive as runners-up N$420 000

    Source

    Runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula will receive N$420 000, while third-placed Mighty Gunners are awarded N$320 000.

    Vries satisfied with league’s end …Stars clinch N$850 000 payday
  6. New Era

    PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula held African Stars Football Club to a hard-fought draw

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    The Namibia Premier Football League title race is set for a thrilling conclusion this weekend after PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula held reigning champions African Stars Football Club to a hard-fought draw, while also claiming a crucial 2–1 victory over PstBet Khomas Nampol Sports Club on Sunday.

    Stars, Chula Chula battle for glory
  7. New Era

    Chula Chula sit second on the log with 53 points, one point behind African Stars

    Source

    Chula Chula now sit second on the log with 53 points, just one point behind African Stars, who responded emphatically with a 4–1 win over King Kauluma Palace Football Club to maintain their lead at the summit.

    Stars, Chula Chula battle for glory
  8. The Namibian

    Eeshoke Chula Chula will need to be at their best and hope Stars slip up to win first-ever league title

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    Chula Chula, meanwhile, host Okahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers in their final two matches at the Oshakati Independence Stadium and will need to be at their best, while hoping that Stars slip up, if they hope to win their first-ever league title.

    Down to the wire as Stars, Chula Chula aim for glory
  9. New Era

    Eeshoke Chula Chula played to a 0-0 draw with African Stars on Saturday

    Source

    Abraham Mwanyekange African Stars and Pstbet Eeshoke Chula Chula played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League.

    Stars, Chula Chula share spoils … as season draws to a close
  10. New Era

    Eeshoke Chula Chula are following with 49 points

    Source

    They are followed closely by Eeshoke Chula Chula with 49 points.

    Premier teams eye top finish
  11. The Namibian

    Eeshoke Chula Chula are on 49 points, one point behind leaders

    Source

    Stars lead the standings on 50 points, followed closely by Chula Chula on 49.

    Premier football action resumes
  12. March 2026
  13. The Namibian

    Eeshoke Chula Chula collected two points in Windhoek after a goalless draw against FC Ongos and a 1-1 draw against Unam FC

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    Defending champions African Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Bucks Buccaneers on Friday evening, while Eeshoke Chula Chula could only collect two points in Windhoek after a goalless draw against FC Ongos on Saturday and a 1-1 draw against Unam FC yesterday.

    NPFL title race wide open

Tuesday 12 May

  1. KK United becomes first Kavango West team in top flight

    KK United FC secured promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League with a 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC, becoming the first team from Kavango West to qualify for the top flight with 41 points.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 8 May

  1. Top 8 Cup semi-finals set in Outjo this weekend

    The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup semi-finals take place in Outjo this weekend, with Eleven Arrows facing Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos meeting Unam FC. Defending champions African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula were eliminated in the quarter-final round.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 5 May

  1. African Stars, Eeshoke Chula Chula exit Standard Bank Top 8 Cup

    The Namibia Premier Football League champions African Stars and runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula both failed to advance from the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup in Swakopmund. Stars lost 2-4 to Eleven Arrows on penalties after a goalless draw, while Mighty Gunners defeated Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0.

    5 May 2026 · New Era

  2. African Stars, Chula Chula eliminated from Top 8 Cup

    The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 30 April

  1. Unam FC prepare for Standard Bank Top 8 match against Blue Waters

    Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 23 April

  1. Blue Waters face Unam in Top 8 Cup quarter-final

    Blue Waters FC will play Unam FC in a 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-final on 2 or 3 May at Swakopmund, with the Walvis Bay club citing home advantage as motivation. Quarter-final draws also pit FC Ongos against KK Palace, African Stars against Eleven Arrows, and Mighty Gunners against Eeshoke Chula Chula.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 22 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    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

Friday 17 April

  1. African Stars lead Chula Chula by one point in final league push

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race goes to the final two rounds with African Stars holding a one-point lead over PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula, after the teams drew and both won their respective matches this weekend. The tight race has drawn large crowds and underlined growing interest in domestic football.

    17 April 2026 · New Era

  2. African Stars chase fourth straight title as Chula Chula closes in

    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

Monday 13 April

  1. African Stars and Chula Chula draw in title race

    African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.

    13 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. NPFL title race tightens as African Stars, Chula Chula clash

    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

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

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

Monday 16 March

  1. Namibia Premier Football League title race remains competitive

    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

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    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

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Title race tightens as Chula, Stars, Ongos fight for NPFL crown

    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

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

    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

Friday 6 March

  1. African Stars focused on title race approaching final stretch

    Log leaders and defending champions African Stars are preparing for rounds 23 and 24 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with head coach Agnus Chabala Elemu warning that every team is capable of upsetting them as the season enters its decisive stage. Stars currently lead on 41 points with eight games remaining, level on points with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference.

    6 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. African Stars lead NPFL after defeating Tigers FC

    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

  2. African Stars extend league lead with six-two victory

    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

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia Premier Football League: Eichab suspended after loss

    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

Friday 27 February

  1. Chula Chula forfeits three points for fielding ineligible player

    Eeshoke Chula Chula have been deducted three points by the Namibia Premier Football League for fielding an ineligible player in a match against Julinho Athletics, dropping them to third place and handing the league lead to African Stars. NPFL administrator Mabos Vries stated that player Esenge Yanzambe was ineligible due to accumulation of three consecutive yellow cards, and the club had been informed by the NFA but fielded him anyway.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Chula Chula docked three points; title race tightens

    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

Thursday 26 February

  1. Blue Waters fires head coach Kasaona mid-season

    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

Tuesday 24 February

  1. African Stars reclaim league lead with pair of wins

    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

Monday 23 February

  1. African Stars beat Mighty Gunners to reignite title defence

    African Stars defeated Mighty Gunners 1-0 on Friday with Awilo Stephanus scoring a penalty, keeping their bid for a fourth successive league title alive despite playing with ten men for much of the match. Coach Agnus Elemu praised his team's character, while Stephanus said the squad has the strength to secure the title and make history with a fourth consecutive championship.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Chula Chula coach prioritizes survival over title despite league lead

    Eeshoke Chula Chula head coach John Sikerete says his side's primary objective remains survival in the Namibia Premier Football League, despite climbing to the top of the log after back-to-back victories. Sikerete describes the team as young and newly assembled, emphasizing consolidation rather than a title challenge.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Eeshoke Chula Chula takes Namibia Premier League lead

    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

Friday 13 February

  1. Young African and African Stars chase league points this weekend

    Young African's Marley Ngarizemo says his side is ready for tough matches against KK Palace and Eeshoke Chula Chula despite a difficult campaign start, while African Stars' interim coach Agnus Elemu warns that away matches in Rundu will be challenging as teams fight for survival.

    13 February 2026 · New Era

  2. African Stars lose coach mid-season but lead log

    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

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