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Okahandja United

Also known as: Okahandja United FC

Okahandja United — Namibia Premier Football League club facing relegation concerns, with ongoing dispute over abandoned match replay.

Sport

African Stars lead NPFL after defeating Tigers FC

The News

African Stars Football Club extended their lead in the Namibia Premier Football League standings to 45 points after a 6-2 victory over Tigers FC on Sunday at Unam stadium. Young African FC's coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team was satisfied with collecting four points from weekend matches against the reigning champions and Khomas Nampol FC.

3 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 3 March

  1. African Stars lead NPFL after defeating Tigers FC

    African Stars Football Club extended their lead in the Namibia Premier Football League standings to 45 points after a 6-2 victory over Tigers FC on Sunday at Unam stadium. Young African FC's coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team was satisfied with collecting four points from weekend matches against the reigning champions and Khomas Nampol FC.

    3 March 2026 · New Era

  2. African Stars extend league lead with six-two victory

    African Stars moved to 45 points after thrashing Tigers 6-2, extending their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League with a goal difference of +21. FC Ongos climbed from fourth to third place after winning 2-0 away to Life Fighters and drawing 0-0 with Mighty Gunners.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 March

  1. Namibia Premier Football League: Eichab suspended after loss

    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.

    2 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 27 February

  1. Chula Chula docked three points; title race tightens

    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.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 February

  1. Blue Waters fires head coach Kasaona mid-season

    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.

    26 February 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

  2. Blue Waters SC removes head coach Kasaona and assistant

    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.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 February

  1. African Stars reclaim league lead with pair of wins

    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.

    24 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 17 February

  1. Eeshoke Chula Chula takes Namibia Premier League lead

    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.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian

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