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September 2026
The Namibian
Robert Nausebsayshis team has learnt valuable lessons from CAF Confederation Cup exit against Kabuscorp
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“Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team has learnt valuable lessons from their CAF Confederation Cup exit against Kabuscorp as they pivot to local competitions.”
Head coach Robert Nausebacknowledgedthat his players were affected by nerves during the opening stages
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“Head coach Robert Nauseb acknowledged that his players were affected by nerves during the opening stages, but praised their response after the break.”
Robert Nausebhas beenUnam head coach for four years
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“An injury time winner by Roberto Rugam gave them a hard-fought 2-1 victory and their first title since head coach Robert Nauseb joined them four years ago.”
Unam FC lost to Angolan side Kabuscorp 5-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup, and head coach Robert Nauseb says the team has learned valuable lessons about the speed, intensity, and details required at that level of African football.
Unam FC lost to Angolan side Kabuscorp 5-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup, and head coach Robert Nauseb says the team has learned valuable lessons about the speed, intensity, and details required at that level of African football.
Namibia's representatives in African club competitions suffered setbacks in their opening CAF encounters. Unam FC lost 2-0 to Angolan side Kabuscorp do Palanca in the CAF Confederation Cup; coach Robert Nauseb cited the intensity of continental football and lack of experience as factors, while noting his team showed confidence from winning the NFA Cup.
University of Namibia FC lost 2-0 in their debut CAF Confederation Cup match in Angola on Saturday, conceding early goals in the sixth minute and before halftime. Coach Robert Nauseb attributed the loss to his players' early nerves and the opponents' experience, but said his team recovered in the second half and faces a difficult second-leg task down two goals.
African Stars, Namibian league champions, will face Mangasport of Gabon in CAF Champions League qualifying, while NFA Cup champions Unam will take on Kabuscorp of Angola in CAF Confederations Cup qualifying, with both competitions kicking off in September.
Unam FC defeated KK Palace 2-1 in the men's final and NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies beat Khomas Nampol 4-0 in the women's final at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday, with Unam claiming the N$400,000 winners' prize.
Unam secured their first piece of silverware when they defeated KK Palace 2-1 in the NFA Cup final on Saturday night, with an injury-time winner by Roberto Rugam. It was their first title since head coach Robert Nauseb joined them four years ago.
Unam and KK Palace will play for the NFA Cup at Windhoek's Independence Stadium, with both teams seeking a first trophy. Unam reached the 2018 final but lost; KK Palace are in their first final.
Unam FC captain Paulus Amutenya said the team is approaching Saturday's NFA Cup final against KK Palace FC with confidence and positive mindset, having earned their place through hard work and commitment throughout the tournament.
KK Palace defeated NDF Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, while Unam FC beat Okahandja United 1-0 in the semi-finals of the NFA Cup, setting up a final clash between the two sides for the trophy and winner's prize.
Unam and KK Palace won close NFA Cup semifinals on Saturday. KK Palace defeated Mighty Gunners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, while Unam beat Okahandja United with a goal from Eduardo Namib in the 15th minute.
Mighty Gunners won the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup after defeating Unam 2-1 on Saturday, breaking their cup drought following previous final losses. The victory earned them N$600,000 in prize money.
Unam FC and Mighty Gunners FC advanced to the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup final after securing narrow semi-final victories on Saturday at Outjo Sport Stadium. Unam defeated FC Ongos 1-0 with a goal from Shaun Rugam, with Ronaldo Kauvi named man of the match.
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup semi-finals take place in Outjo this weekend, with Eleven Arrows facing Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos meeting Unam FC. Defending champions African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula were eliminated in the quarter-final round.
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.
Simon Daniel, a 23-year-old winger for Unam FC, has progressed from informal settlement football in Okahandja to becoming a key attacking player in the Namibia Premier Football League, relying on pace and dribbling while continuing to develop his crossing and decision-making skills.
Unam FC suffered their first seasonal defeat, losing 2-1 to league leaders Mighty Gunners at Unam Sport Stadium on Saturday, with Bernhard Horaseb scoring twice for the winners. Unam coach Robert Nauseb said his team dominated early but should have managed the ball better in the closing stages.
Mighty Gunners defeated Unam 2-1 on Saturday to remain atop the league standings. Since Namibia's independence, the Otjiwarongo club has never won the championship but are now serious contenders this season.