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Former Beauties winger Iiyambo appointed NFA projects director

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Salome Iiyambo, a retired winger who played for Namibia's Beauties and the national team in the Women's Cosafa Cup, has become the Namibian Football Association's projects and external affairs director. She also holds a master's degree in sport administration and is a CAF women's football instructor, having overcome early family scepticism about pursuing a career in football.

30 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 30 January

  1. Former Beauties winger Iiyambo appointed NFA projects director

    Salome Iiyambo, a retired winger who played for Namibia's Beauties and the national team in the Women's Cosafa Cup, has become the Namibian Football Association's projects and external affairs director. She also holds a master's degree in sport administration and is a CAF women's football instructor, having overcome early family scepticism about pursuing a career in football.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 29 January

  1. Namibia's Warriors to compete in FIFA Series in Kazakhstan

    Namibia's senior men's football team will participate in the FIFA Series during the March and April international window in Kazakhstan, where the Brave Warriors will play two official matches in a group with Kuwait, Comoros, and hosts Kazakhstan. Head coach Collin Benjamin called the invitation a positive step for Namibian football, with matches counting towards the FIFA World Rankings.

    29 January 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Blatter and Swiss lawyer urge World Cup fans away from US

    Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has echoed anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth's warning to fans to avoid the 2026 World Cup in the United States, citing concerns over immigration enforcement and domestic incidents including the death of an unarmed US citizen shot by a federal immigration officer.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia denies discussions with SA on hosting 2028 Afcon

    South Africa's sport minister announced plans for Namibia and Botswana to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but Namibia's sport minister says the country has not been approached with the proposal. Football experts warn that Namibia's stadium infrastructure is insufficient and cannot be upgraded in the required timeframe, citing delays with the Independence Stadium upgrade and lessons from the failed 2027 bid.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Dakar celebrates Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations victory

    Tens of thousands of Senegal fans lined the streets of Dakar as the Lions of Teranga held a victory parade to celebrate their Africa Cup of Nations triumph over Morocco. The players and coaches travelled by open-top bus through the capital to the presidential palace, where they were met by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and other government officials.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Senegal wins chaotic Afcon final; Morocco hosts face scrutiny

    Senegal defeated Morocco in a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, marked by a disputed penalty award, Senegal players walking off the pitch, and clashes between fans and security that have drawn criticism and threatened future sanctions against Senegal and potential FIFA investigation into Morocco's hosting and VAR inconsistencies.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 16 January

  1. NFA opens search for new Secretary General amid governance challenges

    The Namibia Football Association is recruiting a new Secretary General, a key administrative post. Football analysts say the ideal candidate must combine sports expertise with strong corporate governance skills, integrity, and the ability to attract sponsorship and rebuild public confidence in the association.

    16 January 2026 · New Era

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