Namibia Premier League — top-tier football competition featuring clubs like Eeshoke Chula Chula and King Kauluma Palace, with Southern Stream divisions below it.
… The assistant coach made it clear that the club’s primary objective is a return to the Namibia Premier League (NPL), a goal repeatedly emphasised by the board. …
… Civics also won the NFA Cup three times – in 2003, 2008 and 2021. “The NFA congratulates the new owners of Bucks Buccaneers and welcome them to the Namibia Premier League. …
… The dreadlocked star, who returned to Namibia from exile in 1991, kept his promise to stay with City until they gained promotion to the country’s top league and his wish was eventually fulfilled in 1997 when they were promoted to the Namibia Premier League. …
… The recent entry of Eeshoke Chula Chula into the Namibian Premier League, drawing sizeable and enthusiastic crowds, underscores the significance of sport in the country. …
Rodney Wallace Doeseb, a former national star who played goalkeeper for Brave Warriors and Eleven Arrows, has died. The Namibian football fraternity has mourned his passing, with colleagues describing him as a passionate advocate for football development and regional football structures in Erongo.
Rodney Wallace Doeseb, a former national star who played goalkeeper for Brave Warriors and Eleven Arrows, has died. The Namibian football fraternity has mourned his passing, with colleagues describing him as a passionate advocate for football development and regional football structures in Erongo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.