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Peter Shalulile

Namibian striker who exited Mamelodi Sundowns in 2026 after six years, becoming the first Namibian to win the CAF Champions League.

2024-01-182026-07-05

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  1. January 2024
  2. The Namibian

    Peter Shalulile had two clear-cut chances in the first half, only to be denied by great saves

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    Peter Shalulile had two clear-cut chances in the first half, only to be denied by some great saves by Tunisia's goalkeeper, while at the other end, Namibian keeper Lloyd Kazapua also pulled off some brilliant reflex saves.

    Oh, what a feeling to be Namibian

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Peter Shalulile exits Mamelodi Sundowns after six years

    Namibian striker Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on June 30, with both parties mutually agreeing not to continue despite the club holding a one-year option. The 32-year-old departs as a club legend after winning multiple league titles and domestic trophies since joining from Highlands Park in 2020.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Shalulile becomes first Namibian to win CAF Champions League

    Namibian striker Peter Shalulile won his 14th career title after Mamelodi Sundowns defeated AS FAR 2-1 on aggregate in the 2026 CAF Champions League final, making him the first Namibian player to claim the continental trophy and reinforcing his status as the most decorated Namibian footballer of all time.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 17 May

  1. Deon Hotto's rise offers lesson in consistency and community giving

    Deon Hotto has progressed from playing first-division football in Swakopmund to becoming part of a team competing in South Africa's top-flight league, and his non-profit organisation plans to return benefits to the community, including a sports stadium in Swakopmund, offering a model of the kind of role model Namibia needs.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Hotto leads South African Premier League assist chart with eight

    Namibian winger Deon Hotto is leading the South African Premier Division assist standings with eight, while playing as a left-back for Orlando Pirates. The 35-year-old has featured in 19 of the club's 24 league matches and has also scored one goal this season.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. Experts warn Namibian sport hampered by underfunding and infrastructure gaps

    As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibian winger Katuamba thrives in Kosovo's second division

    At 22, Vetjevera Katuamba has made the move from Windhoek to Kosovo, where he plays for KF Vllaznia Pozheran in the second division under the nickname "Grandeeee". This season he has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists in 17 games for a team currently sitting third and in contention for promotion to the first division.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Golden Boot contenders showcase firepower in NPFL season

    Namibian Premier Football League strikers are delivering goals at remarkable consistency this season, with Bernard Horaseb and Junior Petrus leading with seven joint goals each, while teenage sensation Jonas Michael (18) continues to impress despite self-doubt. The competition intensifies as Round 17 and 18 continue this weekend.

    12 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 6 February

  1. Shalulile extends Nedbank Cup goal-scoring record

    Namibian footballer Peter Shalulile scored as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Gomora United 2–1 in the Nedbank Cup, extending his tournament record to 15 goals and pulling clear as the competition's leading goal scorer.

    6 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 5 February

  1. Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity

    According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

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