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January 2026
The Namibian
Mighty AngelsstunnedAfrican Stars Queens with a 1-0 win
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“In other matches, newly-promoted Mighty Angels stunned African Stars Queens with a 1-0 win, while VPower Angels, Mighty Gunners and Khomas Nampol also started off with comprehensive wins.”
Eight women's football teams contest NFA Cup quarterfinals this weekend at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, with league champions FC Ongos Ladies meeting NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies in the main fixture.
Eight women's football teams contest NFA Cup quarterfinals this weekend at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, with league champions FC Ongos Ladies meeting NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies in the main fixture.
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.
The FNB Women Super League title race between defending champions Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos comes down to the final round, with Gunners holding a one-point lead. Gunners can clinch the title with a win against Windhoek City on Saturday, while FC Ongos must win their match against Julinho Athletic Ladies and hope Gunners slip up.
Hesron Kapanga Women's Super League leaders Ongos FC drew 0-0 with Unam Bokkies on Saturday, relinquishing first place with two matches remaining. The result allowed title rivals Mighty Gunners to move to the top of the table.
FC Ongos Ladies' advantage at the top of the FNB Women Super League was cut from three points to one after drawing goalless with African Stars Queens on Sunday, while NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies closed the gap by winning both their weekend fixtures to reach 47 points.
FC Ongos extended its lead over defending champion Mighty Gunners to three points after winning two matches over the weekend, while Gunners drew with Arrows Ladies. With five rounds remaining, FC Ongos leads on 44 points, three ahead of Gunners, and 10 ahead of third-place Unam Bokkies.
Athletics, rugby, football and tennis feature in weekend sporting action, with the Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships taking place at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Friday and Saturday, the Namibia Rugby Premier League continuing with matches throughout Namibia, and the finals of the ITF J30 u18 tennis championships at the Central Tennis Courts.
The FNB Women's Super League showcased competitive football this weekend in Windhoek, with NDF Mighty Gunners FC defeating Desert Foxes FC 7-1. Despite the victory, coach Salome Iyambo expressed disappointment with execution, stating the team did not follow game plan and must improve positional discipline and purposeful movement.
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.
Rounds four and five of the FNB Women's Super League continue this weekend in Windhoek and Oshakati, with defending champions Mighty Gunners Ladies FC leading the 12-team competition. The standout fixture pits the league's top two teams, Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos Ladies, against each other on Saturday, with both coaches expressing confidence in their respective preparations.
Khomas Nampol Ladies suffered a 2–0 defeat to Windhoek City in Round 2 of the FNB Women Super League, with head coach Novata Paulus citing poor player discipline and failure to follow tactical instructions as key factors, while goalkeeper absence also contributed to the loss. In other matches, Mighty Gunners Ladies thrashed Desert Foxes 7–0, and Unam Bokkies defeated Mighty Angels 3–1.
Round 2 of the FNB Women's Super League begins this weekend with key fixtures expected to reveal genuine title contenders. Coaches from FC Ongos Ladies, V-Power Angels, Julinho Athletic Ladies, and Arrows Ladies discuss their teams' ambitions, with emphasis on performance, fitness improvements, and competitive readiness.
The 2025 FNB Women's Super League kicked off with FC Ongos Ladies and Julinho Athletic Ladies drawing 3-3, and Unam Bokkies drawing 1-1 with Arrows Ladies FC, with coaches citing fitness and positional discipline as early-season concerns. Defending champions Mighty Gunners Ladies won 3-0 against Windhoek City SC.
V Power Angels FC head coach Risto Shikomba said his team is ready for the 2025 FNB Super Women League season and aims to defeat Nust Babes FC in tomorrow's opener, having drawn both matches against them last season. The team has prepared since October and registered 25 players, with ambitions to finish in the top three and qualify for the Cosafa Women's Club Championship.