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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Life Fighters FC

Also known as: Life Fighters · 'Kahirona'

Life Fighters — Namibia Premier Football League club that was relegated from the league in 2025/26 season.

Sport

Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

The News

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 →

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 →

Monday 9 March

  1. Namibian footballer Mbangura says football shaped his life

    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 →

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 →

  2. African Stars extend league lead with six-two victory

    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 →

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia Premier Football League: Eichab suspended after loss

    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 →

Friday 27 February

  1. Chula Chula docked three points; title race tightens

    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 →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. African Stars reclaim league lead with pair of wins

    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 →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Eeshoke Chula Chula takes Namibia Premier League lead

    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 →

Monday 16 February

  1. African Stars demands payment for broadcast rights

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. FIFA management training course strengthens Namibian football administration

    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 →

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