Namibian football club that was relegated from the Premier League after the 2025/26 season and cited financial constraints when withdrawing from the NFA Cup.
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New Era
Life Fighters stated participation would cost approximately N$330 000, an amount they could not afford
“The club further indicated that participation would cost them approximately N$330 000, an amount they could not afford.”
NFA Cup proceeds despite club withdrawalsThe Namibian
Life Fighters FC has reportedly withdrawn from the competition
“Tigers FC and Life Fighters FC have also reportedly withdrawn from the competition.”
NFA launches N$7.5m cup amid club withdrawalsNew Era
Life Fighters' Bricks Kaaronda said the team will come back and will not be relegated this time
“Life Fighters' Bricks Kaaronda said the Otjiwarongo-based team will come back and will not be relegated this time.”
Life Fighters, Tigers and Chiefs vow comebackThe Namibian
Life Fighters face tough assignments against Blue Waters and Eleven Arrows
“The relegation battle will see some crucial matches with Life Fighters facing tough assignments against Blue Waters and Eleven Arrows at the coast, while Tigers and Young African travel to Rundu for encounters against Rundu Chiefs and Julinho Athletic.”
Namibia Sport FixturesThe Namibian
Life Fighters take on Blue Waters and Eleven Arrows
“Life Fighters take on Blue Waters and Eleven Arrows in matches they must win to keep their survival hopes alive.”
NPFL relegation battle heads north and to the coastNew Era
Life Fighters are currently sitting 14th on 16-team log with 13 points in relegation position
“They currently sit 14th on the 16-team log with 13 points and occupy the final relegation position.”
Inexperience blamed for Kahirona’s demiseNew Era
Life Fighters FC currently sits 14th in the Namibia Premier Football League standings with 13 points from 13 matches
“The Otjiwarongo-based club currently sits 14th in the standings, having secured 13 points from 13 matches.”
Life Fighters eye premier league survivalNew Era
Life Fighters FC played to a 1-1 draw against Khaibasen FC in a friendly match
“Life Fighters played to a 1-1 draw against Khaibasen before dominating Sundowns with a 5-0 victory.”
Life Fighters eye premier league survivalThe Namibian
Life Fighters will play Young African at Mokati Stadium on Saturday
The Namibia Football Association will proceed with its cup competition despite withdrawals by Bucks Buccaneers, Life Fighters, and Tigers, who cited financial constraints and logistical difficulties. The NFA has committed N$7.2 million to the tournament, which it describes as the country's biggest football competition.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association will proceed with its cup competition despite withdrawals by Bucks Buccaneers, Life Fighters, and Tigers, who cited financial constraints and logistical difficulties. The NFA has committed N$7.2 million to the tournament, which it describes as the country's biggest football competition.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association has unveiled the NFA Cup 2026, a nationwide knockout tournament involving 66 leagues, 740 clubs, and more than 21,900 players across all 14 regions, funded with N$7.5 million through FIFA support. However, several clubs have withdrawn from the competition citing financial strain and cost implications.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
Tigers FC, Rundu Chiefs FC, and Life Fighters have been relegated from Namibia's Premier Football League and say they will return stronger. The team heads cited challenges including internal conflict, management issues, and referee decisions, but expressed confidence in rebuilding and regaining their elite status.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Otjimati FC head coach Cecil Ngaipue Murangi said his team's early elimination from the Omaheke Top 20 tournament was a learning experience, attributing the setback partly to fielding only 12 players due to other commitments. Despite the loss, Murangi praised young players who performed against Premier League-calibre opponents and expressed confidence in the team's future prospects.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
As Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, football legends offered mixed assessments of the sport's development: while some highlighted achievements like regional league decentralisation, women's football success, and Cosafa wins, others argued investment has been inadequate and called for stronger grassroots structures, more players in top foreign leagues, and improved stadium standards.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Otjozondjupa region is confident of success at this year's Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup in Keetmanshoop, having won the title three times previously. The team has appointed former Brave Warriors striker Augustinus Mukoya as coach and despite fielding a mostly new squad, team manager Donovan Tjombe says they have the experience and talent to reach the knockout stages.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Gobabis-based Young African sit 11th in the Namibia Premier Football League with 27 points and five matches remaining. Head coach and owner Marley Ngarizemo attributed the team's struggles to poor player discipline off the pitch but remains cautiously optimistic about surviving relegation through their remaining fixtures.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Katjijari Choice Mbangura, a 21-year-old Namibian attacking player from a football family, scored on his Premier League debut for Young African FC against African Stars FC. The Katutura-born player, who has also played for SKW and Prolific Sports Club, aims to compete at the highest level after recent trials with Cape Town Spurs in South Africa.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
African Stars moved to 45 points after thrashing Tigers 6-2, extending their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League with a goal difference of +21. FC Ongos climbed from fourth to third place after winning 2-0 away to Life Fighters and drawing 0-0 with Mighty Gunners.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
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.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
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.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Otjiwarongo-based Life Fighters FC, currently 14th in the Namibia Football Premier League with 13 points from 13 matches, has resumed early training to fight for survival. Director Kaupindirue Mulli Tjazerua said the squad has been boosted by returning key players and plans friendly matches before the league resumes, emphasising the team's importance to the Otjiwarongo community.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Former Namibian footballer Harold Kavari has urged the current generation of young players to take both their football careers and education seriously, emphasizing that discipline, commitment, and formal qualifications are essential for long-term success beyond the pitch. Kavari, now a qualified lawyer and HR practitioner, stressed that former players have a responsibility to mentor emerging talent and that football should be treated as a profession requiring dedication to training, teamwork, and respect for coaches.
20 January 2026 · New Era →