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Sport

NFA has land for 10 stadiums but lacks funding

The News

The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.

19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. NFA has land for 10 stadiums but lacks funding

    The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup risks becoming stage for repression

    Amnesty International released a report calling on FIFA and the US, Canada and Mexico to protect fans and communities during the 2026 World Cup, warning that conditions in the host nations—particularly the US under the Trump administration—contrast sharply with FIFA's promise of safety and freedom, with concerns about ICE operations, travel bans for fans from certain nations, and risks to LGBTQ+ supporters.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Brave Warriors suffer 2-0 defeat to Kazakhstan in Fifa Series

    Namibia's football team lost 2-0 to Kazakhstan in their first-ever Fifa Series match, leaving them at the bottom of their group with no points. The defeat marks Namibia's fifth consecutive loss, and they face Comoros on Saturday in a match crucial for group runner-up status.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Marquinhos out of Brazil-France friendly due to injury

    Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos will miss Brazil's friendly against France in Boston but may return for the next friendly against Croatia. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the match offers a chance to evaluate three new centre-backs ahead of the World Cup.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Sports federations should lead strategy, delegate operations to managers

    An opinion piece argues that Namibian sports federations like Athletics Namibia and the NFA should focus on strategic growth, talent pipelines and sponsorships rather than micromanaging events, and should delegate operational duties to trained sports managers to improve performance and professionalism ahead of the 2026 African Games.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Fifa-standard football field planned for Omaruru sports centre

    Namibia will receive a N$9-million Fifa-standard football field at the OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru as part of a continental partnership between Anoca and Fifa aimed at expanding access to quality sport infrastructure across Africa. The facility will provide young Namibians with improved opportunities to participate in organised sport and develop their talents in their communities.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. FIFA and IOC accused of double standards on war bans

    Four years after expelling Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA and the International Olympic Committee have taken a muted stance toward the recent US-led attack on Iran, prompting experts to accuse them of applying inconsistent standards and prioritizing powerful nations over principle.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibia receives N$9m FIFA-standard football field from ANOCA

    Namibia will receive a FIFA-standard football field valued at approximately N$9 million through a continental partnership between ANOCA and FIFA, to be implemented at the NNOC OlympAfrica Centre in Omaruru. The sponsorship was announced by ANOCA president Mustapha Beraff during his visit for the ANOCA Zone VI General Assembly, as part of a broader initiative to develop football infrastructure and expand access to sport for young people across Africa.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. MTC awards N$300,000 to Brave Gladiators football team

    Telecommunications company MTC rewarded Namibia's national women's football team with N$300 000 following their triumph at the Cosafa Women's Cup, with each player and technical team member receiving N$10 000. Officials emphasised the importance of corporate partnerships in strengthening women's football and called for continued private-sector support.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Iran's World Cup participation uncertain amid US-Iran conflict

    Iran's already-qualified participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy following escalating US-Iran military conflict, with the team's president saying it is unclear whether Iran will travel to the tournament. Iran has suspended local football activities and entered 40 days of mourning, while officials debate whether to participate or withdraw, citing concerns over diplomatic tensions, visa restrictions, security logistics, and the unprecedented situation of a host country at war with a participant.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

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