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April 2026
The Namibian
FC Ongos captain Lyema Dopolosaysit is an honour to compete in the tournament
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“Reacting to the draw, FC Ongos captain Lyema Dopolo says it is an honour to compete in the tournament despite falling short of their league ambitions.”
FC Ongoswill be hostingBucks Buccaneers at the Independence Stadium on Friday at 19h00
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“Third placed FC Ongos will be hosting Bucks Buccaneers at the Independence Stadium in the early Premier League fixture on Friday at 19h00 and Okahandja United at the same venue on Sunday at 15h00.”
FC Ongossuffereda 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday
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“The 31-year-old FC Ongos striker, popularly known as Steven, who currently tops the league scoring chart with 12 goals, sustained the injury during FC Ongos' 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday.”
FC Ongosdropped points ina 2-0 defeat to KK Palace
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“Third-placed FC Ongos, meanwhile, dropped more points in a 2-0 defeat to KK Palace yesterday, but Stars returned to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1 yesterday.”
“Established powerhouses like FC Ongos, Khomas Nampol and African Stars Queens have all dropped points in their opening matches, while young up and coming teams like Julinho Athletics, Windhoek City and VPower Angels have come to the fore.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.