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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 lose coach mid-season but lead log

The News

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.

13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. African Stars lose coach mid-season but lead log

    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.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Namibia rebuilds squad for friendly tournament in Kazakhstan

    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.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 February

  1. Okahandja United beats Bucks; African Stars maintain league lead

    Okahandja United defeated Bucks Buccaneers 3-1 in a Namibia Premier Football League match on Saturday, while defending champions African Stars won 2-0 over Khomas Nampol to tighten their grip on the top spot in the standings.

    9 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 February

  1. Analyst warns Okahandja United to improve before relegation

    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.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Life Fighters coach cites inexperience as promotion-hopefuls struggle

    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.

    3 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 16 January

  1. Young African FC relocates remaining matches to Windhoek

    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.

    16 January 2026 · New Era

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