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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

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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

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. Ex-goalkeeper Vries advises avoiding comparison with others

    Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Virgil Vries, one of only three post-independence Namibian players to join South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, credits hard work, patience, discipline and consistency for his career achievements. He emphasises the importance of focusing on one's own journey rather than competing or comparing oneself with others, and now works in goalkeeper development at clubs in South Africa.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

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

Friday 27 February

  1. Walvis Bay football legend Patrick Isaacks remembered

    Patrick Isaacks, a speedy forward from Walvis Bay who played for Blue Waters and helped the coastal team win the Premiership title, has died. Blue Waters Sport Club released a statement expressing shock and condolences to his family.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

  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

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

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. 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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