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February 2026
The Namibian
Julinho Athletic FCbeatOkahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers 2-1 last weekend
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“Julinho's good fortune, meanwhile, was extended to the field of play as they collected a maximum six points on the road last weekend after beating both Okahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers 2-1.”
Julinho Athletic FCwas formed following the merger ofJulinho Sporting FC, Girls & Goals FC and Athletic Club Football Academy
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“He spearheaded the club's vision for a comprehensive football network from grassroots to the highest level following the merger of Julinho Sporting FC, Girls & Goals FC and Athletic Club Football Academy to form Julinho Athletic Football Club (JAFC).”
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.
FC Ongos Ladies' advantage at the top of the FNB Women Super League was cut from three points to one after drawing goalless with African Stars Queens on Sunday, while NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies closed the gap by winning both their weekend fixtures to reach 47 points.
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.
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.
African Stars have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season for a fourth consecutive time, claiming N$850 000 in prize money. NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries said the league's completion required N$10 million in government funding plus an additional N$7.5 million from the NFA to overcome logistical challenges including stadium unavailability.
The FNB Women's Super League showcased competitive football this weekend in Windhoek, with NDF Mighty Gunners FC defeating Desert Foxes FC 7-1. Despite the victory, coach Salome Iyambo expressed disappointment with execution, stating the team did not follow game plan and must improve positional discipline and purposeful movement.
Zebaldt Ngaruka Eric Quest, a former star midfielder for Black Africa and African Stars, now runs Quest Eleven academy mentoring youth players across multiple age groups since its establishment in 2023. The 57-year-old retired player aims to develop technically skilled players for Namibia's national teams while emphasizing character building and discipline.
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'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.
Key matches in Rundu and Walvis Bay this weekend will be decisive for teams fighting relegation, including Rundu Chiefs, Young African, Tigers, and Life Fighters. The title race remains tight at the top, with just four points separating the leading three teams.
The Namibia Premier Football League's rounds 23 and 24 saw Tigers FC and Young African FC struggle in their battle against relegation, with Tigers drawing 0-0 against Okahandja and losing 0-1 to Buck Buccaneers, while Young African suffered a 5-1 defeat that coach Maleagi Ngarizemo called the worst in the club's 13-year history. Eeshoke Chula Chula moved to the top of the log with 47 points, ahead of African Stars on 46 points, as Tigers remain in the relegation zone with 20 points from six matches remaining in the season.
Log leaders and defending champions African Stars are preparing for rounds 23 and 24 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with head coach Agnus Chabala Elemu warning that every team is capable of upsetting them as the season enters its decisive stage. Stars currently lead on 41 points with eight games remaining, level on points with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference.
Khomas NamPol FC head coach Fortune Eichab has been suspended following his team's 1-0 defeat to Tigers FC, with the club alleging he deliberately gave away points—a charge Eichab disputes. The suspension is pending an investigation with no specified timeframe.
Namibia's Premier Football League title race remains wide open with two-thirds of the season complete. Defending champions African Stars moved to the top on goal difference after Chula Chula were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, while the relegation battle intensifies with Life Fighters now bottom of the log.
Defending champions African Stars returned to the top of Namibia's Premier Football League after back-to-back wins over Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters, reaching 41 points level with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference. The title race has tightened, with Stars and Chula Chula opening a seven-point gap on third-place Mighty Gunners.
Rundu Chiefs head coach Marcelo Wakudumo called on supporters to rally behind the team rather than criticise, citing the psychological impact on players already under pressure. He credited mental preparation and new squad signings with the team's recent 1-0 victory over defending champions African Stars.
Eeshoke Chula Chula climbed to first place in the Namibia Premier Football League with back-to-back wins over the weekend, moving to 37 points and overtaking defending champions African Stars. Head coach John Sikerete attributed the success to strong teamwork and the determination of young local players despite missing key injured squad members.
Log-leading African Stars depart for Rundu this weekend without head coach Bob Mafoso, who accepted a two-year contract with the Lesotho Football Association without informing the Namibian club. Assistant coach Agnus Elemu and the technical team will take temporary charge, with Stars unlikely to appoint a new head coach before season's end given only seven weeks remain.
Defender Apollo Hangero ended his 12-year stint with Khomas Nampol FC, citing work and family commitments after his deployment to the Omaheke region. The 32-year-old police officer, who helped the team rise from the second division to the NPFL and won three Police Championships, will continue playing for Omaheke Nampol in lower divisions.
Football analyst Hector Mawango has urged Okahandja United to strengthen their tactical and technical approach in remaining league matches, citing inconsistent form and particularly poor away performances that threaten their standing in the Namibia Premier Football League.
Life Fighters, promoted back to the Namibia Premier Football League for the 2025/26 season, currently sit in the relegation zone with 13 points. Head coach Bricke Kaaronda blamed the team's lack of experience for their struggles, saying experienced opponents like FC Ongos have exploited this weakness, but expressed confidence the squad can climb the table.
Unam FC suffered their first seasonal defeat, losing 2-1 to league leaders Mighty Gunners at Unam Sport Stadium on Saturday, with Bernhard Horaseb scoring twice for the winners. Unam coach Robert Nauseb said his team dominated early but should have managed the ball better in the closing stages.