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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Namibia Premier League

Also known as: NPL · Namibian Premier League

Namibia Premier League — top-tier professional football competition featuring teams like Eeshoke Chula Chula and King Kauluma Palace.

Sport

Orlando Pirates FC faces demotion to second division

The News

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

Friday 10 April

  1. Orlando Pirates FC faces demotion to second division

    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

Friday 3 April

  1. Steven Tjenao: From Coblenz school to Brave Warriors

    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

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Namibian defender Kakuenje settles into Spanish youth football

    Namibian centre-back Tjiumatjo Kakuenje, 18, who signed for Albacete Balompié's under-19 side in Spain's División de Honor Juvenil in October 2025, says Spanish football is "very, very fast" and technically demanding, with emphasis on quick passing and one-or-two-touch play. Kakuenje has featured in 13 matches with 780 minutes of playing time and aims to represent Namibia at senior international level, including the Cosafa Cup.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Blue Waters parts with Kasaona, names Petro as new coach

    Blue Waters has sacked head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant Steven Damaseb, with Armando Petro and Thomas Mvula taking over coaching duties for the remainder of the season as part of a restructuring plan to improve league performance.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 February

  1. Ricardo Mannetti: Namibian football legend reflects on career

    Former Brave Warriors midfielder Ricardo Mannetti, who debuted for Namibia at 17 and went on to win the PSL with Santos in 2011 and the Cosafa Cup as coach in 2015, reflects on his playing and coaching career, crediting discipline and mental strength for his success and now serving as sporting director of Ongos Sport Club.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Rundu Chiefs coach seeks fan support amid poor form

    Rundu Chiefs head coach Marcelo Wakudumo called on supporters to rally behind the team rather than criticise, citing the psychological impact on players already under pressure. He credited mental preparation and new squad signings with the team's recent 1-0 victory over defending champions African Stars.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Chula Chula, KK Palace share goalless draw in Premier League

    Eeshoke Chula Chula and King Kauluma Palace ended their match 0-0 at Oshakati Stadium on Sunday, with few clear chances created by either side. The encounter was decided late when Chula Chula's Michael Jonas was sent off for violent contact in the 73rd minute, after which KK pressed harder but still could not break through.

    10 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 February

  1. League leaders Chula Chula face KK Palace in northern derby

    Namibia Premier League leaders Eeshoke Chula Chula will face defending champions' rivals KK Palace at Oshakati Stadium on Sunday, with Chula Chula sitting atop the standings with 30 points despite a major rebuild that initially aimed only at avoiding relegation. KK Palace coach Anderson Phiri expressed confidence based on recent head-to-head success, while Chula Chula coach John Sirekete acknowledged KK Palace as a strong opponent and called on supporters to back the team.

    6 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 30 January

  1. Pirates outline recruitment and restructuring bid for promotion

    Orlando Pirates official Mabos Ortman has outlined a comprehensive restructuring and recruitment strategy aimed at securing the club's promotion back to the Namibian premier league after relegation to the Southern Stream First Division in 2024. The club plans to target experienced players with premier league experience, particularly in midfield and striking, while also restructuring as a member-based organisation and rebranding, with league play resuming in February 2026.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 22 January

  1. Young Brazilians appoints Afrikaner as assistant coach

    Southern Stream First Division side Young Brazilians FC has appointed Lionel Afrikaner as assistant coach to strengthen its push for promotion to the Namibia Premier League. Afrikaner, a teacher with experience in youth development, joins the fourth-placed club with a focus on implementing a defined style of play and sustainable development philosophy.

    22 January 2026 · New Era

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