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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.