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Organization

Julinho Athletic FC

Also known as: Julinho Athletic · Julinhho Athletic

Julinho Athletic — women's football club competing in Namibia's FNB Women's Super League, recently lost 3-2 to Windhoek City SC.

Sport

African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

The News

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.

22 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 22 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    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.

    22 April 2026 · New Era

Monday 20 April

  1. Gunners defeat Desert Foxes 7-1 in women's league

    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.

    20 April 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Retired footballer Quest builds future through academy coaching

    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.

    14 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. NPFL title race tightens as African Stars, Chula Chula clash

    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.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 9 April

  1. Namibia Premier Football League resumes after two-week break

    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.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    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.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. NPFL relegation battle intensifies with crucial weekend fixtures

    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.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

    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.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 March

  1. African Stars focused on title race approaching final stretch

    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.

    6 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. African Stars lead NPFL after defeating Tigers FC

    African Stars Football Club extended their lead in the Namibia Premier Football League standings to 45 points after a 6-2 victory over Tigers FC on Sunday at Unam stadium. Young African FC's coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team was satisfied with collecting four points from weekend matches against the reigning champions and Khomas Nampol FC.

    3 March 2026 · New Era

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