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March 2026
New Era
Okahandja Unitedlodged a formal complaint and requestedthe fixture be removed from the match programme
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“The decision has angered Okahandja United, prompting the club to lodge a formal complaint and request the football authority to remove the fixture from the match programme until the matter is resolved.”
Okahandja Unitedwon3-1 against Bucks Buccaneers over the weekend
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“Witbeen, in fact, scored a stunning solo goal for his club, Okahandja United, in a 3-1 win against Bucks Buccaneers over the weekend and said everything just came together.”
Okahandja Unitedsecureda 3-1 victory over Bucks Buccaneers
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“Okahandja United secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Bucks Buccaneers in a Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) clash played on Saturday afternoon at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek.”
Okahandja Unitedhad incident withYoung African FC that will be dealt with based on referee's report
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“He said the incident between Young African FC and Okahandja United will be dealt with based on the referee's report, which will determine the correct measures to be taken.”
Okahandja Unitedtravel to the capital to take onCivics and Tigers
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“Blue Waters and Okahandja United travel to the capital to take on Civics and Tigers, while Khomas Nampol can replace FC Ongos at the top of the log, but they face two tough away matches against Okakarara Young Warriors and Julinho Sporting.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Okahandja United FC's chairperson says the club is unhappy with the Namibia Football Association's decision to replay an abandoned match against Young African FC scheduled for 28 March 2026, arguing that misconduct rather than unsuitable conditions caused the abandonment and that the replay should not proceed while their disciplinary complaint is pending. The match was abandoned in the 53rd minute after an incident involving Young African's head coach, with Okahandja United having been leading 1–0.
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.
The Namibia Premier Football League's rounds 23 and 24 saw Tigers FC and Young African FC struggle in their battle against relegation, with Tigers drawing 0-0 against Okahandja and losing 0-1 to Buck Buccaneers, while Young African suffered a 5-1 defeat that coach Maleagi Ngarizemo called the worst in the club's 13-year history. Eeshoke Chula Chula moved to the top of the log with 47 points, ahead of African Stars on 46 points, as Tigers remain in the relegation zone with 20 points from six matches remaining in the season.
Khomas NamPol FC head coach Fortune Eichab has been suspended following his team's 1-0 defeat to Tigers FC, with the club alleging he deliberately gave away points—a charge Eichab disputes. The suspension is pending an investigation with no specified timeframe.
Namibia's Premier Football League title race remains wide open with two-thirds of the season complete. Defending champions African Stars moved to the top on goal difference after Chula Chula were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, while the relegation battle intensifies with Life Fighters now bottom of the log.
Blue Waters Sport Club has relieved head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant coach Steven Damaseb, replacing them with former striker Armando Pedro until the end of the football season. Kasaona, who had helped the club avoid relegation, acknowledged the results-based nature of coaching appointments.
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.
Coastal-giant Blue Waters SC has relieved head coach Uerikondja Kasaona and assistant Steven Damaseb of their duties with immediate effect as part of a broader restructuring of the technical team. Kasaona is the only female coach in Namibia Premier Football League history to be removed from a head coaching position since the league's establishment.
Defending champions African Stars returned to the top of Namibia's Premier Football League after back-to-back wins over Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters, reaching 41 points level with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference. The title race has tightened, with Stars and Chula Chula opening a seven-point gap on third-place Mighty Gunners.
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 climbed to first place in the Namibia Premier Football League with back-to-back wins over the weekend, moving to 37 points and overtaking defending champions African Stars. Head coach John Sikerete attributed the success to strong teamwork and the determination of young local players despite missing key injured squad members.
Log-leading African Stars depart for Rundu this weekend without head coach Bob Mafoso, who accepted a two-year contract with the Lesotho Football Association without informing the Namibian club. Assistant coach Agnus Elemu and the technical team will take temporary charge, with Stars unlikely to appoint a new head coach before season's end given only seven weeks remain.
Following their 2026 World Cup qualification miss, Namibia's Brave Warriors have entered a restructuring phase, with more than 10 new local-based players called up ahead of a four-nation Fifa Friendly tournament in Kazakhstan next month where they face Kuwait, Kazakhstan, and Comoros. Coach Collin Benjamin says the team is starting anew with inexperienced players while balancing some experienced ones, and will later consider foreign-based players if they can add value.
Football analyst Hector Mawango has urged Okahandja United to strengthen their tactical and technical approach in remaining league matches, citing inconsistent form and particularly poor away performances that threaten their standing in the Namibia Premier Football League.
Life Fighters, promoted back to the Namibia Premier Football League for the 2025/26 season, currently sit in the relegation zone with 13 points. Head coach Bricke Kaaronda blamed the team's lack of experience for their struggles, saying experienced opponents like FC Ongos have exploited this weakness, but expressed confidence the squad can climb the table.
Young African FC will play all remaining Premier League fixtures in Windhoek after Legare Stadium in Gobabis proved unready to host matches, forcing the team to honour all 12 first-round games away from home. The club's chairperson expressed regret over the situation while encouraging supporters to continue backing the team.