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Mighty Gunners FC

Also known as: NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies FC · NDF Mighty Gunners FC · NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies · NDF Mighty Gunners Sport Club

Mighty Gunners FC — military-affiliated Namibian football and netball club competing in women's and men's leagues and cup competitions.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC featured Sisqo Haraseb during 2024/2025 Namibia Premier League season

    Source

    Nicknamed the 'Great Wall of Kalkfeld', Haraseb rose to prominence during the 2024/2025 Namibia Premier League season with Mighty Gunners FC, where he established himself as one of the league's most reliable centre-backs.

    Sisqo finds a new home in Zimbabwe!
  3. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners produced a dominant 7-0 victory over VPower Angels in the Round of 16

    Source

    Mighty Gunners will be looking to bounce back after narrowly missing out on the FNB Women's Super League title before producing a dominant 7-0 victory over VPower Angels in the Round of 16.

    FC Ongos Ladies, Mighty Gunners to square off in NFA Cup
  4. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC was crowned 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champion

    Source

    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 hungrier after Top 8 success
  5. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC defeated Nust FC by one goal in NFA Cup

    Source

    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 Gunners hungrier after Top 8 success
  6. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners buckled under the pressure on the final day

    Source

    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.

    FC Ongos snatch title at the death
  7. May 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners hold the edge in the title race leading FC Ongos by a single point

    Source

    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.

    FNB Women Super League Last Dance
  9. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners lead FC Ongos by a single point with one round remaining

    Source

    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.

    FNB Women Super League goes down to the wire
  10. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, beating Unam 2-1

    Source

    Mighty Gunners finally broke their cup drought when they beat Unam 2-1 to win the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup on Saturday.

    Gunners make history with Top 8 Cup
  11. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC lost 3-2 to Civics in the 2021 NFA Cup final

    Source

    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.

    Gunners make history with Top 8 Cup
  12. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners were crowned champions of the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8

    Source

    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.

    Gunners crowned Standard Bank Top 8 champions

Monday 20 July

  1. Mighty Gunners win twice to solidify second place

    Mighty Gunners secured back-to-back victories in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League over the weekend, defeating Tigers 48-41 and Afrocat Lions 48-40 to tighten their grip on second place in the standings.

    20 July 2026 · New Era

Monday 13 July

  1. Tigers and Gunners claim victories in netball league

    Tigers NC defeated Wanderers 40-31 and Namibian Navy 50-42, while Mighty Gunners beat Namibian Navy NC 57-48 in MTC Netball Namibia Premier League matches. Tigers' head coach praised his team's defensive performance despite missing a bonus point opportunity.

    13 July 2026 · New Era

Monday 29 June

  1. Unam FC and NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies win NFA Cup titles

    Unam FC defeated KK Palace 2-1 in the men's final and NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies beat Khomas Nampol 4-0 in the women's final at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday, with Unam claiming the N$400,000 winners' prize.

    29 June 2026 · New Era

  2. Unam win first title with injury-time NFA Cup victory

    Unam secured their first piece of silverware when they defeated KK Palace 2-1 in the NFA Cup final on Saturday night, with an injury-time winner by Roberto Rugam. It was their first title since head coach Robert Nauseb joined them four years ago.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Mighty Gunners win women's NFA Cup with Alweendo hat trick

    Mighty Gunners defeated Khomas Nampol 4-0 in the women's NFA Cup final, with national striker Leena Alweendo scoring a hat trick in the first half to secure the title.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 25 June

  1. Mighty Gunners face Khomas Nampol in women's NFA Cup final

    Mighty Gunners and Khomas Nampol will meet in the NFA Cup women's final at Windhoek Independence Stadium on Saturday. Both teams won their semi-finals last weekend, with Gunners beating Windhoek City 4-0 and Khomas Nampol defeating Julinho Athletic 2-0.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 22 June

  1. KK Palace, Unam FC advance to NFA Cup final

    KK Palace defeated NDF Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, while Unam FC beat Okahandja United 1-0 in the semi-finals of the NFA Cup, setting up a final clash between the two sides for the trophy and winner's prize.

    22 June 2026 · New Era

  2. Unam, KK Palace advance to NFA Cup final

    Unam and KK Palace won close NFA Cup semifinals on Saturday. KK Palace defeated Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, while Unam beat Okahandja United with a goal from Eduardo Namib in the 15th minute.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 19 June

  1. Namibia hosts cricket tri-series, rugby and cup matches this weekend

    Cricket's T20 Tri-Nations series between Namibia, Nigeria and Hong Kong is taking place at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, while the Namibia rugby league continues countrywide and NFA Cup semifinals are held at Windhoek's Independence Stadium.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Namibian defender Sisqo signs with Zimbabwe club Hard Rock FC

    Namibian centre-back Sisqo Haraseb has signed for Zimbabwe Premier League side Hard Rock FC after returning from a loan spell with Iraqi outfit Al-Qassim FC, becoming the first Namibian international to play for the Kwekwe-based club.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 12 June

  1. FC Ongos Ladies face Mighty Gunners in NFA Cup quarterfinals

    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.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Desert Foxes FC relegated from women's super league

    Desert Foxes FC was relegated from the FNB Women Super League after recording one draw, zero wins and 21 losses. Chairperson Paulo Shipanga attributed the poor performance to lack of squad depth, inexperienced players, and physical strength compared to competitors.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Mighty Gunners FC hungry after Standard Bank Top 8 triumph

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. NCS extends netball lead with unbeaten Power Week run

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 1 June

  1. FC Ongos win FNB Women Super League title on final day

    FC Ongos defeated Julinho Athletic 3-0 to win the FNB Women Super League title by one point (55 to 54) after rivals Mighty Gunners drew goalless against Windhoek City on the final day. Ongos claimed the league title for the third time in four seasons.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 29 May

  1. Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos fight for Women Super League title

    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.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos fight for FNB Women Super League title

    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.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Gunners win first trophy, beat Unam 2-1 in Top 8 Cup

    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.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 24 May

  1. Mighty Gunners win Standard Bank Top 8 football championship

    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.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. FNB Women's Super League title race goes to final weekend

    Defending champions NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies retained top spot in the FNB Women's Super League with two victories, reaching 53 points, while FC Ongos Ladies sits second on 52 points with one round of fixtures remaining.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibian footballer Sisqo files FIFA complaint against Iraqi club

    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.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 18 May

  1. Ongos draw with Unam, surrender Women's Super League lead

    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.

    18 May 2026 · New Era

Friday 15 May

  1. FC Ongos Ladies pursue league title with crucial fixtures this weekend

    FC Ongos Ladies lead the FNB Women's Super League with 48 points, one point ahead of second-placed NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies FC, and will play Unam Bokkies FC on Saturday and Arrows Ladies on Sunday with three matches remaining in the season.

    15 May 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 13 May

  1. FC Ongos Ladies' title lead trimmed to one point

    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.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 12 May

  1. KK United becomes first Kavango West team in top flight

    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.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 11 May

  1. Unam and Mighty Gunners reach 2026 Top 8 Cup final

    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.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 8 May

  1. Top 8 Cup semi-finals set in Outjo this weekend

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 5 May

  1. African Stars, Chula Chula eliminated from Top 8 Cup

    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.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. FC Ongos opens three-point lead in Women Super League

    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.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 30 April

  1. MTC Netball Premier League returns with NCS seeking fourth title

    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.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian

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