Also known as: NFA · Namibian Football Association · PstBet Namibia Football Association · NFA competitions office
Namibia Football Association — governing body for Namibian football that oversees domestic leagues, international competitions, and confederation memberships.
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New 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 NujomaThe Namibian
Namibia Football Association announced Civics officially changed its name to Bucks Buccaneers
“Civics has officially changed its name to Bucks Buccaneers, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) announce on Thursday.”
Civics rebrands to Bucks BuccaneersThe Namibian
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) collaborated to stage a mini football tournament addressing gender-based violence
“The United Nations (UN), in collaboration with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, staged the event to address the cultural and social root causes of gender-based violence (GBV).”
Mini football tournament staged to help end GBVThe Namibia Football Association and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions, reflecting the association's commitment to employee welfare.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions, reflecting the association's commitment to employee welfare.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Young African FC owner Marley Ngarizemo said he sold the club's Premier League status to Tigers FC in April because mounting costs and the lack of a sustainable sponsor made it financially unsustainable. He said he used a portion of the proceeds to settle outstanding financial obligations.
19 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Brave Warriors World Cup campaign generated N$2.33 million in income over 10 months and ended with a N$243,667 balance, according to the final report submitted to the Namibia Football Association. The campaign, established to rally public and corporate support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification bid, succeeded in raising public enthusiasm and securing sponsorship through events including a fundraising gala dinner.
13 August 2026 · New Era →
The NFA submitted Chula Chula FC for the CAF Confederation Cup after the club finished second in the 2025/26 domestic league and requested consideration, but the submission was subject to CAF approval. After CAF extended the registration period, the NFA Cup — whose winner was designated as Namibia's representative — concluded with Unam FC as champions, making Unam the eligible representative instead.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jakobus Murs Markus, vice president of the Namibia Football Association, has been dismissed from his post as chief control officer of Rehoboth magistrate's court following an internal disciplinary process that found him guilty of theft involving approximately N$30,000 in traffic fines. According to judicial sources, the scheme allegedly involved collecting full payments from traffic violators while falsely claiming their fine reduction requests had been rejected, then pocketing the difference.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Football Association has confirmed the 2026/27 domestic season will run from 3 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, with player registration windows in August–October and February–March, and all affiliated men's and women's leagues to commence on 18 September 2026.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, a new commercial subsidiary that could deliver up to US$40 million (approximately N$660 million) to the Namibia Football Association over four years if member associations approve by 19 September 2026. The funding could address long-standing gaps in stadium infrastructure, training facilities, youth development, and women's football, though the proposal has divided the football world.
31 July 2026 · New Era →
The Omaheke Regional Football Association has challenged the Namibia Football Association's decision to disqualify the region from the Southern Stream First Division promotion play-offs, calling the sanction too harsh. The NFA based its decision on integrity concerns in the regional league, incomplete documentation, and an unlawfully constituted disciplinary committee, findings which Omaheke disputes.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has formally proposed amendments to the Sports Act and the establishment of a dedicated national sports levy of N$5 from employees and employers monthly, arguing that current legislation no longer adequately supports the governance and sustainability of sport in Namibia and that the levy would provide sustainable funding to reduce reliance on government grants.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
Experts at a Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance forum argued that stronger leadership, transparency and accountability—rather than funding alone—are essential to fixing Namibian sport. Governance challenges facing the country's sport federations include failure to submit audited financial statements and complex accountability to multiple stakeholders.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
3 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
30 June 2026 · New Era →
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.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
9 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 →