FC Ongos — women's football club, FNB Women Super League champions in 2025/26 season.
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New Era
Ronnie Kanalelo left FC Ongos after brief spell
“After a brief spell away at FC Ongos, the highly-rated local tactician has signed a two-year deal to lead Stars for a second time, with one clear mission: to transform the country's most successful club into a force capable of competing with the best in southern Africa.”
Kanalelo returns with Stars in his eyesThe Namibian
FC Ongos finished fourth place in 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League season
“Kanalelo was appointed in November 2025 and guided FC Ongos to a fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League season.”
Kanalelo proud of progress despite FC Ongos departureThe Namibian
FC Ongos won the league with 55 points
“That saw FC Ongos winning the league with 55 points while Gunners finished one point behind in second place.”
Gunners, Nampol battle it out for women’s NFA CupThe Namibian
FC Ongos has partnered with Namibia Rugby Union to invest in communities
“Abed Erastus of Ongos says their partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union is about investing in the long-term well-being and growth of Namibian communities.”
Ongos Sevens Series back for third yearThe Namibian
FC Ongos recently lifted the FNB Women Super League trophy as champions
“They recently lifted the FNB Women Super League trophy with champions FC Ongos.”
Brave Gladiators skipper scores community goalsThe Namibian
FC Ongos Ladies won the FNB Women Super League title
“FC Ongos Ladies won the FNB Women Super League title in dramatic style on Saturday, after their main rivals Mighty Gunners buckled under the pressure on the final day.”
FC Ongos snatch title at the deathThe Namibian
FC Ongos still have a chance of winning the title if Gunners lose their final match
“Even a draw could secure the title, if Ongos lose their final match against Julinho Athletic, but if Gunners slip up, Ongos still have a chance of winning the title.”
FNB Women Super League Last DanceThe Namibian
FC Ongos won the league the previous two years
“In a fascinating title race, the defending champions Gunners and FC Ongos, who won the league the previous two years, went toe to toe, with the lead changing hands throughout the season.”
FNB Women Super League goes down to the wireThe Namibian
FC Ongos defeated KK Palace 1-0
“Ongos booked their place in the last four after defeating KK Palace 1-0 through Simon Elago's decisive goal”
Outjo plays host to Top 8 semi-final contendersThe Namibian
FC Ongos opened up a three-point lead over Mighty Gunners
“The FNB Women Super League title race is hotting up, with FC Ongos opening up a three-point lead over Mighty Gunners after the weekend's matches.”
FNB Women Super League hotting upRonnie Kanalelo has signed a two-year deal to manage African Stars for a second time, with ambitions to transform the NPFL champions into a competitive force in the CAF Champions League and across the SADC region through youth development and raising playing standards.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Ronnie Kanalelo has signed a two-year deal to manage African Stars for a second time, with ambitions to transform the NPFL champions into a competitive force in the CAF Champions League and across the SADC region through youth development and raising playing standards.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Former FC Ongos head coach Ronny Kanalelo, appointed in November 2025, has stepped down from the role after guiding the club to a fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League season. Kanalelo said he leaves proud of the progress made, though financial constraints limited the team's ability to strengthen the squad as intended.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mighty Gunners and Khomas Nampol will meet in the NFA Cup women's final at Windhoek Independence Stadium on Saturday. Both teams won their semi-finals last weekend, with Gunners beating Windhoek City 4-0 and Khomas Nampol defeating Julinho Athletic 2-0.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam and KK Palace won close NFA Cup semifinals on Saturday. KK Palace defeated Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, while Unam beat Okahandja United with a goal from Eduardo Namib in the 15th minute.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ongos Valley Sevens Series launched for its third year, with legs in Oranjemund on 15 August, Walvis Bay on 3 October, and a final championship in Windhoek on 23–24 October. The tournament has expanded to include schools rugby for the first time and features teams from South Africa alongside Namibian clubs.
19 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Desert Foxes FC was relegated from the FNB Women Super League after recording one draw, zero wins and 21 losses. Chairperson Paulo Shipanga attributed the poor performance to lack of squad depth, inexperienced players, and physical strength compared to competitors.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Eight teams progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's NFA Cup after Round of 16 matches completed over the weekend. Most favourites won, though Nust Babes upset Mighty Angels 4-2, and Mighty Gunners Ladies defeated VPower Angels 7-0 to set up a quarterfinal against league champions FC Ongos.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brave Gladiators skipper Lovisa Mulunga has been recognised for her community outreach work inspiring youth through sport and education programmes in Windhoek, including the Riverheights Sports and Education Centre programme.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
FC Ongos defeated Julinho Athletic 3-0 to win the FNB Women Super League title by one point (55 to 54) after rivals Mighty Gunners drew goalless against Windhoek City on the final day. Ongos claimed the league title for the third time in four seasons.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Women Super League reaches its final round tomorrow with Mighty Gunners holding a one-point lead over FC Ongos; Gunners can secure their second successive title with a win or draw depending on results, while the league chairperson praised the improved standard and talent on display this season.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Women Super League title race between defending champions Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos comes down to the final round, with Gunners holding a one-point lead. Gunners can clinch the title with a win against Windhoek City on Saturday, while FC Ongos must win their match against Julinho Athletic Ladies and hope Gunners slip up.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Military side Mighty Gunners were crowned 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions after defeating Unam 2-1 at the Independence Stadium. The final was a historic occasion as the first time two government-funded teams contested the competition's showpiece event.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam FC and Mighty Gunners FC advanced to the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup final after securing narrow semi-final victories on Saturday at Outjo Sport Stadium. Unam defeated FC Ongos 1-0 with a goal from Shaun Rugam, with Ronaldo Kauvi named man of the match.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
FC Ongos extended its lead over defending champion Mighty Gunners to three points after winning two matches over the weekend, while Gunners drew with Arrows Ladies. With five rounds remaining, FC Ongos leads on 44 points, three ahead of Gunners, and 10 ahead of third-place Unam Bokkies.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, featuring the top eight teams from the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season, kicks off this Saturday at Vineta Stadium. The winner will receive N$600 000, with N$300 000 for runners-up and N$100 000 for losing semi-finalists.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Athletics, rugby, football and tennis feature in weekend sporting action, with the Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Friday and Saturday, the Namibia Rugby Premier League continuing with matches throughout Namibia, and the finals of the ITF J30 u18 tennis championships at the Central Tennis Courts.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
Otumbonde Sport Club, known as Red Fire, is focused on developing players for local and international football competition. The Omaheke-based club has produced players who now compete in the Namibian Premier League and South African professional leagues, and plans to participate in major tournaments this year.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →