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Organization

Namibia Premier Football League

Also known as: NPFL · the league · Khomas Netball League · NFPL · MTC HopSol Youth Soccer League · Khomas Basketball League · Namibia Football Premier League · Central Elite Social Volleyball League · CESVL · Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division League · Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division

Namibia's top-tier professional football league, featuring clubs competing for the domestic title and promotion to continental competitions.

Sport

Khomas Netball League season opens with strong crowds and participation

The News

The Khomas Netball League chairperson reported that the season's opening weekend was successful, with nearly all registered teams participating and crowd attendance exceeding expectations. The competition features a refreshed format with improved match scheduling and innovations, though the Player of the Match award for the Super 10 division will be implemented from the next round.

17 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Khomas Netball League season opens with strong crowds and participation

    The Khomas Netball League chairperson reported that the season's opening weekend was successful, with nearly all registered teams participating and crowd attendance exceeding expectations. The competition features a refreshed format with improved match scheduling and innovations, though the Player of the Match award for the Super 10 division will be implemented from the next round.

    17 March 2026 · New Era

  2. 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. Khomas Basketball League season begins with ten teams

    The Khomas Basketball League opened Saturday at the University of Namibia's gym with 10 teams in premier and first divisions, running until November. Defending champion Unam Phoenix won their opener 73-55 over NUST Dodgers, with teams and coaches expressing commitment to competitive play and developing young talent.

    16 March 2026 · New Era

  2. 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

  3. 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. Khomas Netball League season opens with new bonus point system

    The Khomas Netball League begins play this weekend across three divisions at Wanderers Sports Grounds. The competition has introduced a new bonus point format awarding four points for a win, two for a draw, and bonus points for narrow losses or high-scoring matches to increase competitiveness and attacking play.

    13 March 2026 · New Era

  4. 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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