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Leena Alweendo

Leena Alweendo — footballer for Namibia's Brave Gladiators, scored in Cosafa Women's Championship opener against Mozambique.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Leena Alweendo won the golden boot award and player of the season award

    Source

    Alweendo won the golden boot award after finishing as the league's top goal scorer with 22 goals, while she also won the player of the season award.

    Gunners, Nampol battle it out for women’s NFA Cup
  3. The Namibian

    Leena Alweendo of Mighty Gunners Ladies received N$25 000 for winning player of the season and top goalscorer awards

    Source

    Leena Alweendo of Mighty Gunners Ladies received N$25 000 in total after winning the player of the season and the top goalscorer awards.

    FC Ongos snatch title at the death
  4. February 2026
  5. New Era

    Leena Alweendo narrowly missed target in 30th minute

    Source

    Namibia nearly levelled in the 30th minute, but Leena Alweendo narrowly missed the target before Nancy Lebang forced a save from the Malagasy goalkeeper.

    Gladiators fall against Madagascar …  Namibia exit Group C with three points
  6. New Era

    Leena Alweendo struck to set the tone early

    Source

    Barely two minutes had ticked by when Leena Alweendo struck to set the tone, and the momentum never dipped.

    Gladiators gear up for  Madagascar test after  explosive start
  7. The Namibian

    Leena Alweendo scored the opening goal in the first two minutes

    Source

    Alweendo first missed the target but made amends almost immediately as she broke the deadlock inside the opening two minutes, the fastest goal of the tournament so far.

    Namibia beat Mozambique in Cosafa opener
  8. New Era

    Leena Alweendo has netted three goals

    Source

    Trailing the leading duo in the scoring charts are FC Ongos Ladies striker Ivonne Kooper with four goals, while Mighty Gunners' Leena Alweendo has netted three, keeping the competition tight as the season progresses.

    Vliete, Richter chase golden boot … WSL title ambitions intensify

Yesterday

  1. Mighty Gunners face Khomas Nampol in women's NFA Cup final

    Mighty Gunners and Khomas Nampol will meet in the NFA Cup women's final at Windhoek Independence Stadium on Saturday. Both teams won their semi-finals last weekend, with Gunners beating Windhoek City 4-0 and Khomas Nampol defeating Julinho Athletic 2-0.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian

Monday 22 June

  1. Unam, KK Palace advance to NFA Cup final

    Unam and KK Palace won close NFA Cup semifinals on Saturday. KK Palace defeated Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, while Unam beat Okahandja United with a goal from Eduardo Namib in the 15th minute.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 8 June

  1. Eight teams advance to women's NFA Cup quarterfinals

    Eight teams progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's NFA Cup after Round of 16 matches completed over the weekend. Most favourites won, though Nust Babes upset Mighty Angels 4-2, and Mighty Gunners Ladies defeated VPower Angels 7-0 to set up a quarterfinal against league champions FC Ongos.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 1 June

  1. FC Ongos win FNB Women Super League title on final day

    FC Ongos defeated Julinho Athletic 3-0 to win the FNB Women Super League title by one point (55 to 54) after rivals Mighty Gunners drew goalless against Windhoek City on the final day. Ongos claimed the league title for the third time in four seasons.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 February

  1. Namibia faces Zambia in Cosafa Women Championship semi-final

    Namibia's Brave Gladiators qualified for the semi-finals of the Cosafa Women Championships and will face defending champions Zambia at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Namibia topped group C on goal difference after winning one and losing one match, while Zambia finished first in group B with seven points.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Namibia women's football exits COSAFA with loss to Madagascar

    Namibia's women's football team lost 1–0 to Madagascar in the COSAFA Women's Championship Group C encounter at Seshego Stadium in South Africa, with Madagascar's Christina Razanampiavy scoring in the 24th minute. The Gladiators exit the group stage with three points earned from their opening win against Mozambique.

    24 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Madagascar defeats Namibia 1–0 in Cosafa Women's Championship

    Madagascar beat Namibia 1-0 in their Group C match at the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2025, with Aimee Razanampiavy scoring in the 24th minute. Both teams now have three points, but Madagascar leads on head-to-head record.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibia women seek top spot in COSAFA clash with Madagascar

    Namibia's women's football team faces Madagascar in the COSAFA Women's Championship after a dominant 2-0 victory over Mozambique. Head coach Lucky Kakuva praised the squad's execution and said they will maintain their aggressive, attacking approach in pursuit of Group C supremacy.

    23 February 2026 · New Era

Saturday 21 February

  1. Namibia beats Mozambique 2-0 in Cosafa Women's opener

    Namibia opened their Group C campaign at the Cosafa Women's Championship 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Mozambique, with goals from Leena Alweendo and Millicent Hikuam. The Brave Gladiators dominated the match with 20 shots to Mozambique's 2.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Vliete and Richter lead Women's Super League scoring race

    Mighty Gunners striker Fiola Vliete and Windhoek City's Charlotte Richter share the league's top scoring position as the 2025 FNB Women's Super League enters Rounds 6 and 7. Vliete is committed to reclaiming the golden boot after finishing runner-up last season, while Richter aims to help Windhoek City win the league title despite missing national team duty due to injury.

    13 February 2026 · New Era

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