Also known as: NFA · Namibian Football Association · PstBet Namibia Football Association
Namibia Football Association — national football governing body managing leagues, tournaments, and international representation, currently pursuing 2028 Afcon co-hosting bid.
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New Era
Namibia Football Association announced the appointment of Mabos Vries as acting general secretary
“The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced the appointment of Mabos Vries as its acting general secretary (GS) with effect from 1 February.”
Vries appointed NFA’s acting general secretaryNew Era
Namibia Football Association hosted Fifa Futsal Coaching Course
“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.”
Local coaches complete Fifa Futsal coaching courseNew Era
Namibia Football Association has reported steady growth in women's player registrations
“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.”
How women’s football in Namibia has grownNew Era
Charles Shyauya served as secretary general of Namibia Football Association
“Just as the Namibian Football Association (NFA) was coming to terms with the sudden death of their secretary general Charles Shyauya, another devastating blow struck with the sad departure of Executive Council member Michael Stephanus Situde, fondly known as 'Culture' in football circles.”
Tales of the Legends – Adios to the ‘Pocket Emperor’The Namibian
Namibia Football Association backed Antunes' appointment for futsal development
“The Namibian Football Association has backed Antunes' appointment, saying his role extends beyond qualification to include long-term futsal development and the transfer of skills to local coaches.”
Antunes eyes positive result in futsal Afcon qualifierNew Era
Namibia Football Association hosted press conference where Antunes announced squad selection
“Speaking at the press conference yesterday at the Namibia Football Association, Antunes stated that he conducted intensive scouting to select the 14 players and believes those named are in the best condition to defend the Namibian flag.”
Antunes announces AFCON futsal qualifiers squad … vows to raise Namibia’s flag highNew Era
Namibia Football Association recently opened applications for a substantive Secretary General position
“With the NFA recently opening applications for a substantive SG, New Era Sport explored what kind of individual would be best suited to steer the association through a period marked by governance challenges, financial constraints, and declining public confidence.”
Race for NFA’s next SG intensifiesInformanté
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced the passing of executive council member Michael Stephanus Situde
“THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced the passing of executive council member and respected football administrator Michael Stephanus Situde, who died on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at his home in Mariental after a short illness.”
NFA pays tribute to late Michael SitudeThe Namibian
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is urgently addressing stadium safety concerns for spectators, players, and officials
“The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is urgently addressing stadium safety concerns for spectators, players, and officials following recent pitch-side altercations.”
NFA tackles stadium security fearsThe Namibian
Namibia Football Association received well and understood the directive to suspend sporting events
“The directive . . . is well received and very well understood.”
Namibian sport halted as nation mourns NujomaBrave 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.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
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.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
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.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
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.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association has unveiled the NFA Cup 2026, a nationwide knockout tournament involving 66 leagues, 740 clubs, and more than 21,900 players across all 14 regions, funded with N$7.5 million through FIFA support. However, several clubs have withdrawn from the competition citing financial strain and cost implications.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
KK United FC and Ohangwena Nampol FC are level on 38 points atop the North East First Division with one match remaining, while Cuca Tops remain within striking distance on 37 points in a three-way battle for promotion to the premier league.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek-based Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has withdrawn from the upcoming Namibia Football Association Cup, which runs from 8 May to 27 June, citing financial constraints including approximately N$420 000 in salary commitments over two months and additional spending on travel, accommodation and equipment.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association will soon enter an agreement with the Pakistan Football Federation to build long-term institutional ties and strengthen development pathways in both countries. Preliminary discussions took place at the 76th Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, with formal signing planned during an upcoming Fifa seminar in Miami.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tigers FC, Rundu Chiefs FC, and Life Fighters have been relegated from Namibia's Premier Football League and say they will return stronger. The team heads cited challenges including internal conflict, management issues, and referee decisions, but expressed confidence in rebuilding and regaining their elite status.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Tigers Sport Club, founded in 1927, is mathematically unable to escape the Namibia Premier Football League drop zone following a 3–2 defeat to Eleven Arrows, marking the club's first-ever relegation in its 99th year. The club's fall reflects a broader decline of traditional powerhouses in Namibian football, attributed by analysts to failure to adapt to modern football demands and compounded by recruitment, discipline, and administrative issues.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Referees in Otjozondjupa's second division have boycotted scheduled matches this weekend due to outstanding payments for match fees from January to March. The Namibia Football Association cited cash-flow challenges for the delays, but referees have maintained they will not officiate until all fees and allowances are settled in full.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates FC, a formerly well-supported Namibian football club, now face potential demotion to the NFA's second division after poor performance in the Southern Stream Division's first division, where they sit at the bottom with 13 points.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 Cup, Namibia's domestic football competition, was officially launched in Windhoek after a six-year absence since 2019. The 2026 tournament will feature the eight best-performing teams from the Namibia Premier Football League, with a total prize pool of N$2.5 million and the winner receiving N$600,000.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has relaunched the Top 8 Cup, a tournament for the top eight teams in the Namibia Premier Football League, with N$2.5 million in sponsorship. The competition, last held in 2019, will feature matches across Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Oshakati, with the champion receiving N$600,000.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Standard Bank Namibia launched the Top 8 Cup in Windhoek, a competition for the top eight teams of the Namibia Premier Football League at the end of the 2025/2026 season. The agreement was signed by Standard Bank CEO Erwin Tjipuka and Namibia Football Association vice president Jakobus Markus.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup organising committee moved all U20 matches from Field A to Field B at Keetmanshoop's Westdene Stadium after heavy Friday rainfall made Field A unplayable. Organisers are working to restore Field A and will return matches there once the pitch is ready.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran sport medicine practitioner Donatha Ngunovandu has spent over 20 years providing medical care and mentorship at the annual Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, expanding her role to include injury assessment, recovery support, and mentoring other medical professionals in the sport medicine field in Namibia.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Chief Santos and national team defender Steven Tjenao, born in Okakarara and who started playing organised football at age eight, won two NPL titles and three NFA Cups with Santos before earning four caps for Namibia under coach Ted Dumitru in 2002. Now a truck driver, Tjenao reflects on his football career and advises young players to remain fit, punctual and confident in their abilities.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →