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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

African Stars lose coach mid-season but lead log

The News

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

Friday 13 February

  1. African Stars lose coach mid-season but lead log

    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

Friday 6 February

  1. Analyst warns Okahandja United to improve before relegation

    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

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Life Fighters coach cites inexperience as promotion-hopefuls struggle

    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

Monday 2 February

  1. Mighty Gunners defeat unbeaten Unam in Premier League clash

    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

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Life Fighters determined to avoid relegation after slow start

    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

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Football legend urges young players to balance sport with education

    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

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