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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 — 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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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners FC featured Sisqo Haraseb during the 2024/25 season in Namibia

    Source

    Haraseb rose to prominence during the 2024/25 season with Mighty Gunners FC in Namibia, where his impressive league performances earned him a national team call-up and an appearance at the 2025 Cosafa Cup playing all the games, even scoring against Lesotho, before securing a move to Mochudi Centre Chiefs FC after the tournament.

    Sisqo takes Al-Qasim FC to Fifa
  3. New Era

    Mighty Gunners moved to the top of the standings after a dominant 5-0 victory over Mighty Angels

    Source

    The dropped points allowed title rivals Mighty Gunners, the women's outfit of the Namibian Defence Force, to move to the top of the standings after a dominant 5-0 victory over Mighty Angels in the Oshana Region.

    Ongos drop points in Women’s Super League
  4. New Era

    NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies FC are on 47 points in second place

    Source

    They hold a narrow one-point advantage over second-placed NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies FC, who are close behind on 47 points.

    Ongos Ladies edge closer to league title …  crucial weekend awaits
  5. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners defeated Nust Babes 2-0 on Saturday and V-Power Angels 4-1 on Sunday

    Source

    They defeated Nust Babes 2-0 on Saturday before beating V-Power Angels 4-1 on Sunday to move onto 47 points, just one behind Ongos on 48.

    FC Ongos Ladies’ lead cut to one point after poor showing
  6. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners edged Eleven Arrows 1-0 to secure their place in the final

    Source

    In the second semi-final, Mighty Gunners edged Eleven Arrows 1-0 to secure their place in the final.

    Unam and Mighty Gunners march into Top 8 final
  7. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners defeated Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0

    Source

    Mighty Gunners, meanwhile, edged Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0 thanks to a strike from Deon Gariseb

    Outjo plays host to Top 8 semi-final contenders
  8. The Namibian

    Mighty Gunners dropped crucial points in a 1-1 draw against Arrows Ladies

    Source

    Gunners dropped crucial points in a 1-1 draw against Arrows Ladies on Sunday, after beating Unam Bokkies 4-1 on Saturday.

    FNB Women Super League hotting up
  9. April 2026
  10. New Era

    Mighty Gunners are a strong and experienced side

    Source

    He acknowledged that Mighty Gunners are a strong and experienced side but remains confident in his team's approach.

    Top 8 Cup kicks off this weekend
  11. New Era

    Mighty Gunners FC awarded as third-placed N$320 000

    Source

    Runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula will receive N$420 000, while third-placed Mighty Gunners are awarded N$320 000.

    Vries satisfied with league’s end …Stars clinch N$850 000 payday
  12. New Era

    NDF Mighty Gunners FC defeated Desert Foxes FC 7 goals to 1

    Source

    In a display of undeniable talent and undisputed championship talent, the NDF Mighty Gunners FC, coached by former Brave Gladiators player Salome Iyambo, defeated Desert Foxes FC 7 goals to 1.

    Gunners dominate as women’s league intensifies

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

  2. Top 8 Cup football tournament begins Saturday in Swakopmund

    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.

    30 April 2026 · New Era

  3. Unam FC prepare for Standard Bank Top 8 match against Blue Waters

    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.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 April

  1. Namibia Senior Track & Field Championships headline weekend sports

    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.

    24 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 23 April

  1. Blue Waters face Unam in Top 8 Cup quarter-final

    Blue Waters FC will play Unam FC in a 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-final on 2 or 3 May at Swakopmund, with the Walvis Bay club citing home advantage as motivation. Quarter-final draws also pit FC Ongos against KK Palace, African Stars against Eleven Arrows, and Mighty Gunners against Eeshoke Chula Chula.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 22 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    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

Tuesday 21 April

  1. African Stars win fourth consecutive Namibia Premier League title

    African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.

    21 April 2026 · New Era

Monday 20 April

  1. Gunners defeat Desert Foxes 7-1 in women's league

    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.

    20 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 10 April

  1. NPFL title race tightens as African Stars, Chula Chula clash

    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.

    10 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 9 April

  1. Namibia Premier Football League resumes after two-week break

    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.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 March

  1. Uno Boy returns with message of unity for Namibian music

    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.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Young African fight relegation battle in premier league

    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.

    18 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 March

  1. FC Ongos star Stephanus sidelined with leg fracture

    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.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

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