Namibian striker who scored 136 goals for Mamelodi Sundowns before joining Young Africans in 2026, becoming the first Namibian to win the CAF Champions League.
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The Namibian
Peter Shalulile won 14 career trophies as a footballer
“The triumph marked Shalulile's 14th career trophy as a footballer.”
Shalulile wins 14th career titleThe Namibian
Peter Shalulile is national team captain
“Like national team captain Peter Shalulile, Hotto has consistently raised the Namibian flag beyond our borders.”
Editorial: A Lesson From HottoNew Era
Peter Shalulile enjoyed success in South Africa's top-flight league
“Players such as Mohammed Ouseb, Cardo Manetti, Ronnie Kanalelo, Henrico Botes, Peter Shalulile, Deon Hotto and Riaan Hanamub have all enjoyed success across the border.”
36 years on: Experts reflect on Namibia's sport stateNew Era
Peter Shalulile plays for Mamelodi Sundowns
“Drawing inspiration from Namibian stars Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns and Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates, Muyeka has climbed from village football to the country's top division.”
Golden boot race intensifiesNew Era
Peter Shalulile extended Nedbank Cup goal record with 15 goals
“Shalulile has now scored 15 Nedbank Cup goals, pulling clear of former Golden Arrows talisman Siyabonga Nomvethe, who ranks second on the all-time list, while prolific striker Dino Ndlovu occupies third place among the tournament's most reliable finishers.”
Shalulile extends Nedbank Cup goal recordThe Namibian
Peter Shalulile is captain of Brave Warriors
“However, Benjamin has stuck to his guns and opted for younger players to complement captain Peter Shalulile as he rebuilds the Brave Warriors.”
Attacker Awilo returns to Brave WarriorsThe Namibian
Peter Shalulile had effort from rebound saved
“With a bit of luck, Namibia, could even have won the match, as Prins Tjiueza's shot in the 15th minute hit the post, while Peter Shalulile's effort from the rebound was saved.”
Namibia’s amazing run continuesThe Namibian
Peter Shalulile had two clear-cut chances in the first half, only to be denied by great saves
“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 NamibianNamibian striker Peter Shalulile scored on his Young Africans SC league debut in a 3-1 victory over Namungo FC in Tanzania's NBC Premier League. He joined Young Africans after his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns FC expired.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile scored on his Young Africans SC league debut in a 3-1 victory over Namungo FC in Tanzania's NBC Premier League. He joined Young Africans after his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns FC expired.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile scored on his debut for Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC against Aigles du Congo on Saturday, but his goal was not enough as the hosts lost 2-1.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
Former SKW FC player of the year Marco van Wyk won multiple domestic competitions with Black Africa as a midfielder-striker but rarely played full matches for Namibia's national team, citing competition from players in South African professional leagues and timing as factors.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has signed with Tanzanian champions Young Africans as a free agent after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he scored 136 goals across all competitions and won multiple PSL titles and the CAF Champions League.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Analyst Isack Hamata views Namibian striker Peter Shalulile's departure from Mamelodi Sundowns as a natural evolution driven by squad competition and tactical changes under a new technical team, rather than a forced exit, allowing the player to seek projects suited to his strengths.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →