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Namibia Premier Football League

Also known as: NPFL · Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League

Namibia's top-tier professional football league, where African Stars won the 2025/26 title with 58 points.

2023-10-222026-06-08
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  1. May 2026

  2. New Era

    Namibia Premier Football League will automatically qualify 16 clubs for the competition proper

    Source

    “The 16 Namibia Premier Football League clubs automatically qualify for the competition proper.”

    NFA Cup proceeds despite club withdrawals
  3. April 2026

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Premier Football League will resume this week after a two-week break

    Source

    “After a two-week break of no premier football action, the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) will resume this week with Windhoek-based FC Ongos taking on Bucks Buccaneers tomorrow.”

    Premier football action resumes
  5. March 2026

  6. New Era

    Namibia Premier Football League hosted match between Unam and KK Palace

    Source

    “During Saturday's Namibia Premier Football League clash against KK Palace, Daniel was particularly lively on the wing, constantly pushing forward and looking to unlock the opposition defence.”

    Simon Daniel: From Five Rand to topflight
  7. February 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Namibia Premier Football League had 43 participants successfully complete two-day Fifa club management course.

    Source

    “A statement by the football association says 43 participants from the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) and the FNB Women's Super League (WSL) successfully completed the two-day course.”

    Haikali applauds Fifa club management course

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia Premier Football League is faced with the major challenge of lack and availability of football stadiums

    Source

    “In a recent interview with Desert FM, Vries said the NPFL is faced with the major challenge of a lack and availability of football stadiums.”

    Vries ready to steady football ship
  10. February 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Premier Football League has brought excitement, tears of joy and sadness to fans

    Source

    “With the Namibia Premier Football League already bringing excitement, tears of joy and sadness, the players, coaches and all supporting staff must be thanked for keeping the beautiful game of football well and alive in Namibia.”

    Namibian Football is Back, Bigger and Better
Sport

Namibia attends African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde

The News

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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Namibia attends African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde

    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 →

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 →

Friday 8 May

  1. NFA Cup proceeds despite three clubs withdrawing

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Bucks Buccaneers withdraw from NFA Cup over costs

    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 →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. African Stars, Eeshoke Chula Chula exit Standard Bank Top 8 Cup

    The Namibia Premier Football League champions African Stars and runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula both failed to advance from the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup in Swakopmund. Stars lost 2-4 to Eleven Arrows on penalties after a goalless draw, while Mighty Gunners defeated Eeshoke Chula Chula 1-0.

    5 May 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 →

Friday 17 April

  1. African Stars lead Chula Chula by one point in final league push

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race goes to the final two rounds with African Stars holding a one-point lead over PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula, after the teams drew and both won their respective matches this weekend. The tight race has drawn large crowds and underlined growing interest in domestic football.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Three NPFL teams vow strong comeback after relegation

    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 →

  3. First division promotion race enters decisive stage

    The race for promotion to the Namibia Premier Football League is tightening across the three first division streams, with Mariental Sport Club and Young Brazilians FC level on points in the southern stream, KK United FC leading a tightly contested north-eastern stream, and Eleven Warriors FC establishing control in the north-western stream. Football analysts note that momentum and margin for error will be decisive in the final rounds.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. African Stars chase fourth straight title as Chula Chula closes in

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race reaches its climax this weekend with African Stars one point ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula with two rounds remaining. Stars need maximum points against Unam and FC Ongos to secure a fourth consecutive title, while Chula Chula hopes the defending champions slip up in their final matches against Okahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia's oldest football club Tigers faces relegation

    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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. African Stars and Chula Chula draw in title race

    African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.

    13 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. African Stars edges closer to NPFL title with victory

    Ronald Katjijere reflected on African Stars' 4-1 win over KK Palace at Independence Stadium, which puts the team one point clear at the top of the NPFL log. With two games remaining, Katjijere said his focus is on finishing strong before deciding his future.

    13 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 →

  2. Standard Bank Top 8 Cup returns to Namibia football calendar

    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 →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Standard Bank launches Top 8 Cup football tournament

    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 →

  2. 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 →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Standard Bank launches Top 8 Cup for Premier Football League

    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 →

Thursday 2 April

  1. ALV Engineers invests in Namibian football clubs and grassroots tournaments

    ALV Consulting Engineers, an infrastructure and property investment company, owns and operates men's and women's football teams and sponsors multiple grassroots tournaments and Premier League awards as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, with Managing Member Cletus Nyongesa stating that sport is fundamental to youth integration and community development.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nedbank Newspaper Cup drives youth talent development across Namibia

    The under-20 Nedbank Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, has become Namibia's leading youth football competition and a critical talent pipeline for national teams, with recent expansion into netball to promote gender inclusivity. The tournament brings together teams from all 14 regions, fosters national identity, improves local infrastructure, and stimulates regional economic activity, though the Namibia Football Association urges greater integration of women's football into the platform.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Southern Stream First Division faces busy weekend of matches

    Log leaders Mariental Sports Club, undefeated after 17 matches with 35 points, face Young Brazilians FC on 28 March in a key Southern Stream First Division clash for ||Kharas region supremacy and promotion to the country's top-flight league. The weekend also features matches between Try Again FC and Dates Eleven FC, Celtic FC and Blue Boys FC, O&L Ramblers and Orlando Pirates SC, Friends FC and City Boys FC, and Oranjemund FC and Quiver FC.

    25 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 →

  2. Oshana region confident ahead of Newspaper Cup tournament

    Oshana finished third last year and has selected a 20-man squad for the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup, with coach Hafuto Natanael saying they are well-prepared to advance from their challenging group featuring Khomas and Erongo.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Monday 16 March

  1. Unam winger Simon Daniel rises from Five Rand settlement

    Simon Daniel, a 23-year-old winger for Unam FC, has progressed from informal settlement football in Okahandja to becoming a key attacking player in the Namibia Premier Football League, relying on pace and dribbling while continuing to develop his crossing and decision-making skills.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia Premier Football League title race remains competitive

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race is wide open after defending champions African Stars and second-placed Eeshoke Chula Chula both dropped points over the weekend, with Stars eventually returning to the top of the log after beating Okahandja United 3-1.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. Weekend sport fixtures: football, cricket, hockey, volleyball

    Namibia's sport calendar is filled with Namibia Premier Football League matches nearing conclusion with crucial title and relegation battles, 50-over cricket semifinals and final, and matches in indoor hockey and volleyball across multiple venues throughout the country.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Zimmer appointed Khomas Nampol head coach mid-season

    Jerimi Zimmer has taken over as head coach of Khomas Nampol from Fortune Eichab as the police side seek to improve their position in the Namibia Premier Football League with six matches remaining. Zimmer plans to focus on organisation, discipline, confidence-building, and tactical clarity to help the team finish the season strongly from their current 11th place position.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

  3. NPFL relegation battle intensifies with crucial weekend fixtures

    Key matches in Rundu and Walvis Bay this weekend will be decisive for teams fighting relegation, including Rundu Chiefs, Young African, Tigers, and Life Fighters. The title race remains tight at the top, with just four points separating the leading three teams.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Title race tightens as Chula, Stars, Ongos fight for NPFL crown

    With six matches remaining, Eeshoke Chula Chula, African Stars, and FC Ongos are separated by only four points at the top of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Chula leading on 47 points. Head coaches of the contending sides expressed determination to fight for the championship, with African Stars' Elemu Agnus emphasizing defence and clinical finishing, while Ongos' Ronnie Kanalelo said his team would focus on maintaining their approach without tactical distractions.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

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