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March 2026
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Namibia Football Associationhas resolved to transformthe Dr Hage Geingob Cup into a national football competition across all 14 regions
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“THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has resolved to transform the Dr Hage Geingob Cup into a national football competition to be played across all 14 regions, in honour of the late President Hage Geingob.”
Namibia Football AssociationnominatedPrime Minister Elijah Ngurare as Patron of the Association
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“Shimooshili also announced that the NFA has nominated Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare as Patron of the Association, succeeding Geingob, who served as the inaugural patron until his passing.”
Namibia Football Associationparticipated in a delegation thatinspected sports facilities at Westdene stadium
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“This was revealed yesterday when a delegation comprising representatives from Nedbank Namibia, Namibian Newspaper, Namibia Football Association (NFA), Netball Namibia, Coca-Cola, Keetmanshoop Municipality, and the//Kharas governor's office inspected sports facilities and infrastructure at the Westdene sports stadium in the town.”
Namibia Football Associationapproved a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangementwith the City of Windhoek for structural upgrades estimated at roughly N$19.9 million
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“The current phase has a budget of about N$13 million and forms part of a broader rehabilitation programme agreed in November, when councillors approved a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement with the Namibia Football Association for structural upgrades estimated at roughly N$19.9 million.”
Namibia Football AssociationconcludedFifa club management course recently.
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“The International Federation of Association Football (Fifa), together with the Namibia Football Association (NFA), concluded the Fifa club management course recently.”
Namibia Football Associationneeds to takedecisive ownership of futsal development alongside Futsal Namibia
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“He further stated that the NFA needs to take decisive ownership of futsal development alongside Futsal Namibia, warning that without meaningful change, Namibia risks repeating the same results on the continental stage.”
Namibia Football Associationannounced the appointment ofMabos Vries as acting general secretary
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“The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced the appointment of Mabos Vries as its acting general secretary (GS) with effect from 1 February.”
Namibia Football AssociationhostedFifa Futsal Coaching Course
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“The Namibia Football Association (NFA) Fifa Futsal Coaching Course concluded last Friday at the Football House in Windhoek, with practical on-court sessions conducted at the DTS, as part of continued efforts to strengthen futsal development and coaching standards in Namibia.”
Namibia Football Associationhas reportedsteady growth in women's player registrations
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“The Namibia Football Association has reported steady growth in women's player registrations, while the national women's team has become more active on the continental stage, competing regularly in COSAFA and Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.”
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
Namibia's Football Association is seeking formal government commitment to pursue a regional bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The NFA says its main infrastructure challenge is ensuring a CAF-compliant stadium is ready by 2028.
The Namibian Football Association's hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe depend on government formal commitment and ensuring stadiums are ready by 2028. The NFA secretary general said Namibia meets several CAF infrastructure requirements but its main challenge is having a CAF-compliant stadium available.
Emrico Blaauw has resigned as ||Kharas Football Region chairman, citing that his simultaneous service as a Keetmanshoop Municipality councillor contravenes the Namibia Sports Act and NFA statutes. He recommends the vice chairperson assume the role until the next elections.
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
Namibia Football Association honoured legend Oscar Mengo for his contribution to Namibian football. Mengo, a former star player for African Stars FC and founder of Liverpool FC, told The Namibian that Namibian football is moving in the right direction but needs better player salaries and sponsorship to develop talent for continental and global recognition.
Namibia's sport bodies have condemned the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture's decision to suspend all financial support to recognised sport federations and umbrella organisations, calling it a serious setback that threatens athlete development, competitions and employment. The suspension came after the ministry cited mounting financial constraints in a letter dated 15 June, despite having set aside approximately N$13.5 million for sport development programmes in April.
NFA president Robert Shimooshili attributed the disparity in prize money between men's and women's football to differences in development, history, and attendance levels, noting that international bodies like FIFA and CAF are working to elevate women's football. Men's winners received N$400,000 in the recent NFA Cup, while women's winners received N$100,000.
Unam FC has urged the Namibia Football Association to reconsider its choice of Eeshoke Chula Chula as Namibia's CAF Confederation Cup representative, arguing that their 2026 NFA Cup victory should entitle them to the spot. The NFA cited a scheduling conflict between the NFA Cup's conclusion and CAF's registration deadlines in making its selection.
The third edition of the Awillo Stephanus Open tournament will be held from 3 to 5 July 2026 at two Windhoek venues, with tournament winners receiving N$25,000 and new kits. The competition has grown from 16 teams in its first edition to 24 teams last year and aims to provide off-season activity and talent identification for players nationwide.
Newly-appointed Namibia Football Association executive council member Lydia Ndumba aims to establish sustainable grassroots development and increase women's leadership in Namibian football, prioritising girls' access to football, regional league strengthening, coach and referee development, and structured regional competitions.
Quality FC defeated Chile FC 4-2 in the final to win the inaugural Namibia Football Association Futsal Cup on Sunday. Ken Salote was named Player of the Tournament, Riya Usurua won Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Ichshaun Von Francois of Ballers FC was the competition's top scorer.
Futsal's return in Namibia was temporarily halted after Maxi FC appealed an NFA Cup Last 16 match against X Men, alleging X Men used a double-registered player. The matter has been referred to the NFA competitions office for review.
Namibia's ambassador to Belgium is working to secure coaching, technology, infrastructure and equipment partnerships for Namibian athletes and federations through European sport networks. The ambassador says sport is among the president's priorities for youth development, and Namibia is seeking partners in the Benelux area to learn from Belgium's municipal sport development model.
Futsal Namibia has introduced the NFA Cup, a knockout competition featuring eight first-division clubs and the bottom eight teams from the Futsal Premier League, designed to provide competitive preparation ahead of the league season opening next month.
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.
Brave Gladiators skipper Lovisa Mulunga has been recognised for her community outreach work inspiring youth through sport and education programmes in Windhoek, including the Riverheights Sports and Education Centre programme.
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.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a forensic investigation into Gendev Fishing Resources and its sister company amid allegations of missing millions, lack of transparency, and failure to deliver fish worth over N$49 million to clients.
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.
Namibia's Brave Warriors were placed in Group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. Head coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, noting that success will depend on preparation, discipline and maintaining belief throughout the campaign.
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili confirmed Namibia's joint bid with South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe to co-host Afcon 2028. Shimooshili, newly elected to Cosafa's executive committee, said the NFA has agreed to co-host pending final government approval, though infrastructure upgrades including an approved stadium will be necessary.
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare. Shimooshili said the election represents a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to advance football development and economic growth in the region.
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.
Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe have jointly submitted a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, according to newly elected COSAFA president Qabile Thana Tariq Babitseng. The bid follows CAF's encouragement for regional collaboration and aligns with a rotating continental approach to hosting major tournaments.
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during its 2026 elective general assembly in Harare. Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was elected Cosafa president, and the new executive committee will guide football development in southern Africa over the next four years.
African Stars have appointed Benedictus 'Coach Benni' Haoseb as interim head coach following Agnus Elemu's departure. Haoseb will lead the club through their upcoming CAF Champions League campaign until a permanent coach is appointed.
Rodney Wallace Doeseb, a former national star who played goalkeeper for Brave Warriors and Eleven Arrows, has died. The Namibian football fraternity has mourned his passing, with colleagues describing him as a passionate advocate for football development and regional football structures in Erongo.
The Namibia Football Association will proceed with its cup competition despite withdrawals by Bucks Buccaneers, Life Fighters, and Tigers, who cited financial constraints and logistical difficulties. The NFA has committed N$7.2 million to the tournament, which it describes as the country's biggest football competition.