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Namibia awaits CAF approval to begin Independence Stadium construction

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Namibia's ministry says it is waiting for a technical review from African football's governing body (CAF) before finalising preparations for the Independence Stadium. Design documentation was submitted to CAF in December 2025 for compliance review, but the ministry has not received a response despite follow-up attempts, though it aims to complete construction preparations by March 2026.

23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibia awaits CAF approval to begin Independence Stadium construction

    Namibia's ministry says it is waiting for a technical review from African football's governing body (CAF) before finalising preparations for the Independence Stadium. Design documentation was submitted to CAF in December 2025 for compliance review, but the ministry has not received a response despite follow-up attempts, though it aims to complete construction preparations by March 2026.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Sam Nujoma Stadium structural repairs to finish by October

    Refurbishment work at Sam Nujoma Stadium is advancing on schedule, with structural repairs expected to be completed by October 2025 as part of a phased programme to restore the venue to international football standards. The current N$13 million phase focuses on foundation repairs, reinstalling precast elements, and roof recoating, with a broader rehabilitation effort costing roughly N$19.9 million funded through a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement between the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Football Association.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. FIFA chief says all 2026 World Cup matches sold out

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino said all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," with 508 million ticket requests received for seven million available tickets. Infantino defended ticket prices as market-driven and estimated the tournament would generate over $11 billion in revenue for FIFA and around $30 billion in economic impact for the US.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. New African Nations League to debut in 2029, replacing Chan

    The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. FIFA management training course strengthens Namibian football administration

    A two-day FIFA Club Management course hosted by the Namibia Football Association concluded in Windhoek on Tuesday, bringing together club leaders from the Namibia Premier Football League and FNB Women Super League to improve governance, strategic planning, financial management, and sustainable club development.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. FIFA club management course equips Namibian football leaders

    The FIFA club management course, attended by 43 representatives from Namibia's Premier Football League and Women's Super League, equipped club executives with skills in governance, financial management, and strategic planning aligned with international football standards. According to Just Imagine Investment's Mathew Haikali, such training is essential to address poor financial management and weak governance that have historically undermined local clubs and shift them toward sustainable, long-term institutional stability.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Brave Warriors coach names 33 local players for 2026 FIFA series

    Namibia's football head coach Collin Benjamin announced a 33-man provisional squad of locally based players for the 2026 FIFA series invitational tournament in Kazakhstan, describing it as an opportunity to develop players and coaches by competing against European and Asian opposition outside the traditional African competitive environment.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibia faces Libya in 2026 CAF Futsal Cup qualifier

    Namibia plays Libya in the second round of the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers today in Swakopmund, with the return leg set for 8 February. Head coach Marcos Antunes expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete despite Libya's higher world ranking, emphasizing the importance of fan support and strategic preparation.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Fifa chief defends awarding Trump inaugural peace prize

    Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to give US President Donald Trump FIFA's inaugural peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in December, dismissing calls for a boycott. Infantino told Sky News that Trump "objectively" deserved the award and rejected suggestions that the World Cup hosting in North America would be boycotted over Trump administration policies.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NFA acting secretary general vows to stabilise football association

    Mabos Vries, recently appointed as acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, has pledged to address critical stadium shortages and fixture delays while stabilising the association. He cited the lack of available football stadiums as the number one problem facing the Namibia Premier Football League and noted that the 2025/26 season may not conclude as planned due to various scheduled breaks.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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