Also known as: NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies FC · NDF Mighty Gunners FC · NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies · NDF Mighty Gunners Sport Club
Mighty Gunners FC — 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 football champions and FNB Women Super League defending champions, facing Eleven Arrows FC in NFA Cup Round of 16.
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June 2026
The Namibian
Mighty Gunners FCwas crowned2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champion
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“Mighty Gunners FC head coach Leonald Nambandi says his side is hungry for more success after being crowned the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions in Windhoek.”
Mighty Gunners FCdefeatedNust FC by one goal in NFA Cup
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“Otjiwarongo-based Mighty Gunners defeated minnows Nust FC by a solitary goal to advance to the NFA Cup Round of 16, where they will face coastal-giants Eleven Arrows FC.”
Mighty Gunnersbuckled under the pressureon the final day
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“FC Ongos Ladies won the FNB Women Super League title in dramatic style on Saturday, after their main rivals Mighty Gunners buckled under the pressure on the final day.”
Mighty Gunnershold the edge in the title raceleading FC Ongos by a single point
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“Now, with one round remaining, Gunners hold the edge, leading FC Ongos by a single point and a win against Windhoek City tomorrow will guarantee them their second successive title.”
Mighty Gunnerslead FC Ongos bya single point with one round remaining
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“With one round of matches now remaining, Gunners lead FC Ongos by a single point, and victory in their final match against Windhoek City on Saturday will once again secure them the title.”
Mighty Gunners FClost3-2 to Civics in the 2021 NFA Cup final
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“They had come close to winning silverware before, losing 3-2 to Civics in the 2021 NFA Cup final, and once again 3-2 to Young African in the 2017 Debmarine Cup final, but the ultimate prize still eluded them.”
Mighty Gunnerswere crownedchampions of the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8
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“Military side Mighty Gunners were on Saturday crowned champions of the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 after securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Unam at the Independence Stadium.”
Mighty Gunners FCretained top spoton 53 points with two victories
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“THE FNB Women's Super League title race will go down to the wire heading into the final weekend after defending champions NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies retained top spot following two important victories on Saturday and Sunday.”
Mighty Gunners FChave won17 of their 21 matches this season
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“Mighty Gunners have now won 17 of their 21 matches this season and continue to boast the league's strongest attack after scoring 76 goals while conceding only 13.”
Mighty Gunners FC coach Leonald Nambandi says the team is focused on maintaining consistency and professionalism after winning the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 championship in Windhoek. The club is preparing for the NFA Cup, where they will face Eleven Arrows FC in the Round of 16.
Mighty Gunners FC coach Leonald Nambandi says the team is focused on maintaining consistency and professionalism after winning the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 championship in Windhoek. The club is preparing for the NFA Cup, where they will face Eleven Arrows FC in the Round of 16.
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.
The FNB Women Super League reaches its final round tomorrow with Mighty Gunners holding a one-point lead over FC Ongos; Gunners can secure their second successive title with a win or draw depending on results, while the league chairperson praised the improved standard and talent on display this season.
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.
Mighty Gunners won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup after defeating Unam 2-1 on Saturday, breaking their cup drought following previous final losses. The victory earned them N$600,000 in prize money.
Military side Mighty Gunners were crowned 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions after defeating Unam 2-1 at the Independence Stadium. The final was a historic occasion as the first time two government-funded teams contested the competition's showpiece event.
Namibian international centre-back Sisqo Haraseb has reported Iraqi club Al-Qasim FC to FIFA over unpaid wages and breach of contract, joining several players taking similar action. Haraseb is currently back in Namibia training with local teams ahead of Cosafa 2026.
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.
KK United FC secured promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League with a 4-0 victory over Unam Rundu Campus FC, becoming the first team from Kavango West to qualify for the top flight with 41 points.
Unam FC and Mighty Gunners FC advanced to the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup final after securing narrow semi-final victories on Saturday at Outjo Sport Stadium. Unam defeated FC Ongos 1-0 with a goal from Shaun Rugam, with Ronaldo Kauvi named man of the match.
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup semi-finals take place in Outjo this weekend, with Eleven Arrows facing Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos meeting Unam FC. Defending champions African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula were eliminated in the quarter-final round.
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.
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.
The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League resumes on 2 May, with defending champions NCS aiming to extend their dominance after winning a third consecutive title in 2025. Three newly promoted clubs—Smart Girls, Mighty Gunners, and Wanderers—enter the league as players begin receiving monthly allowances of N$500 under professionalization efforts.
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, featuring the top eight teams from the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season, kicks off this Saturday at Vineta Stadium. The winner will receive N$600 000, with N$300 000 for runners-up and N$100 000 for losing semi-finalists.
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.
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.
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.
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.
African Stars lead the Namibia Premier Football League table with 50 points ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula on 49 points, with only four matches remaining. The two sides will meet at Oshakati Independence Stadium this weekend in a crucial encounter, with both teams confident they can secure the title.
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.
Award-winning musician Abner Kangumbe, known as Uno Boy, has returned from a four-year sabbatical during which he studied IT and co-founded an IT business. He is releasing new music and calls for Namibian artists to unite and work together to grow the industry, citing the success of South African artists who collaborate openly.
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.
Namibia Premier Football League top scorer Petrus Stephanus has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season after suffering a tibia and fibula fracture during FC Ongos' 2-0 defeat to KK Palace FC on Sunday. The 31-year-old striker, who had 12 goals in 26 matches, underwent successful surgery and is recovering at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.