Mabos Vries — acting general secretary of the Namibia Football Association and former league director, appointed February 2026.
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The Namibian
NFA acting general secretary Mabos Vries said Kandundu resigned on 1 June
“NFA acting general secretary Mabos Vries yesterday said Kandundu resigned on 1 June.”
Outjo councillor resigns from NFANew Era
Mabos Vries confirmed Namibia is part of ongoing regional campaign to co-host 2028 AFCON
“The interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, Mabos Vries, confirmed yesterday that Namibia is part of an ongoing regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.”
Namibia eyes 2028 AFCON co-hosting bidThe Namibian
NFA acting general secretary Mabos Vries says the association directs when competitions take place and in what format
“"It is the football association that directs when competitions take place and in what format, as per our governing documents," Vries says.”
NFA launches N$7.5m cup amid club withdrawalsThe Namibian
NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries confirmed that preliminary discussions took place on the margins of the 76th Fifa congress in Vancouver, Canada
“Responding to enquiries from The Namibian Sport, NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries has confirmed that preliminary discussions took place on the margins of the 76th International Federation of Football Associations (Fifa) congress in Vancouver, Canada.”
NFA looks at agreement with PakistanNew Era
Mabos Vries says he is satisfied with the manner in which the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season concluded
“The acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, Mabos Vries, says he is satisfied with the manner in which the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season concluded, despite a campaign marked by logistical challenges.”
Vries satisfied with league’s end …Stars clinch N$850 000 paydayThe Namibian
Acting Namibia Football Association general secretary Mabos Vries says everything is in place for biggest youth development tournament in Namibia
“Acting Namibia Football Association (NFA) general secretary Mabos Vries says everything is in place for the biggest youth development tournament in Namibia.”
Reigning champions target glory at KeetmansThe Namibian
NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries stated only seven employees attended Siyauya's funeral and none received N$8,000
“NFA acting secretary general Mabos Vries told The Namibian last week that it is not procedure to discuss its internal matters related to employer-and-employee relations in public."Only seven employees attended the funeral of the former general secretary, Siyauya, and none of the seven received N$8 000 as you insinuate in your question," he said.”
NFA spends over N$1.1m on funerals amid funding and policy concernsNew Era
Mabos Vries stated that the course forms part of FIFA's broader efforts to professionalise football structures
“According to Mabos Vries, acting general secretary of the NFA, the course forms part of FIFA's broader efforts to professionalise football structures at club level and improve the overall competitiveness of domestic leagues.”
FIFA club management course concludesNew Era
Mabos Vries was appointed acting general secretary of NFA with effect from 1 February
“The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced the appointment of Mabos Vries as its acting general secretary (GS) with effect from 1 February.”
Vries appointed NFA’s acting general secretaryNew Era
Mabos Vries described his appointment as an honour and major step forward in his football administration career
“Reacting to his appointment, Vries described the opportunity as an honour and a major step forward in his football administration career.”
Vries appointed NFA’s acting general secretaryOutjo councillor Laurence Kandundu has resigned from the Namibia Football Association executive committee following a Namibia Sports Commission directive about Sport Act compliance, which prohibits local authority councillors from serving on sport federation executive committees.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Outjo councillor Laurence Kandundu has resigned from the Namibia Football Association executive committee following a Namibia Sports Commission directive about Sport Act compliance, which prohibits local authority councillors from serving on sport federation executive committees.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Football Players Union founding president Sylvester Goraseb represented Namibia at the African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde (11–12 May), where attendees discussed governance, player welfare, and implementation of continental football regulations. Key themes included National Football Agent Regulations, player safeguarding, women's leadership, and combating exploitation and human trafficking in football.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 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 →
The Namibia Football Association will soon enter an agreement with the Pakistan Football Federation to build long-term institutional ties and strengthen development pathways in both countries. Preliminary discussions took place at the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, with formal signing planned during an upcoming Fifa seminar in Miami.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The defending champions from Kunene and Kavango East regions will compete to retain their 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup trophies in football and netball at the tournament being held in Keetmanshoop from 3 to 6 April, bringing together under-20 teams from all 14 regions of Namibia.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association spent approximately N$700,000 on the funeral of former secretary general Charles Siyauya and N$400,000 on that of executive member Michael Situde, raising concerns among insiders about the lack of a formal funeral policy and alignment with the organisation's development mandate. NFA officials disputed some details but acknowledged the absence of clear guidelines, while former leadership and current executives questioned whether such expenditure was justified given underfunding of youth football programmes.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Eeshoke Chula Chula have been deducted three points by the Namibia Premier Football League for fielding an ineligible player in a match against Julinho Athletics, dropping them to third place and handing the league lead to African Stars. NPFL administrator Mabos Vries stated that player Esenge Yanzambe was ineligible due to accumulation of three consecutive yellow cards, and the club had been informed by the NFA but fielded him anyway.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
The Namibia Football Association has appointed Mabos Vries as acting general secretary effective 1 February, replacing Cassius Moetie. Vries, a seasoned football administrator who has served as league director managing the Premier League and other domestic competitions, will hold the position until a substantive general secretary is appointed.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
Mabos Vries, recently appointed as acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, has pledged to address critical stadium shortages and fixture delays while stabilising the association. He cited the lack of available football stadiums as the number one problem facing the Namibia Premier Football League and noted that the 2025/26 season may not conclude as planned due to various scheduled breaks.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →