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Robert Shimooshili

Robert Shimooshili — Namibia Football Association president, elected to Cosafa executive committee in 2026.

2024-01-202026-07-10

What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. Informanté

    NFA president Robert Shimooshili said the decision seeks to preserve Geingob's legacy and passion for football and commitment to youth empowerment

    Source

    NFA president Robert Shimooshili said the decision seeks to preserve Geingob's legacy and lifelong passion for football, as well as his commitment to youth empowerment and national unity.

    Geingob Cup to be played across all 14 regions
  3. February 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Robert Shimooshili said CAF applies its own qualification and structural criteria when introducing new competitions

    Source

    On his part, Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili recently told another publication that CAF, like Fifa, applies its own qualification and structural criteria when introducing new competitions.

    New African league to kick out Chan
  5. April 2024
  6. The Namibian

    Robert Shimooshili made the announcement at a media conference at Gobabis on Monday

    Source

    Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili made the announcement at a media conference at Gobabis on Monday during the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup.

    Brave Warriors get N$4,1 million
  7. January 2024
  8. The Namibian

    Robert Shimooshili said players and support staff will receive appearance fees without delay

    Source

    Shimooshili said the players and support staff will also receive their appearance fees without delay.

    Financial boost for Warriors before SA showdown

Today

  1. ||Kharas football region chairman resigns citing statutory conflict

    Emrico Blaauw has resigned as ||Kharas Football Region chairman, citing that his simultaneous service as a Keetmanshoop Municipality councillor contravenes the Namibia Sports Act and NFA statutes. He recommends the vice chairperson assume the role until the next elections.

    3 hours ago · The Namibian

Friday 3 July

  1. NFA defends gender prize money gap in football competitions

    NFA president Robert Shimooshili attributed the disparity in prize money between men's and women's football to differences in development, history, and attendance levels, noting that international bodies like FIFA and CAF are working to elevate women's football. Men's winners received N$400,000 in the recent NFA Cup, while women's winners received N$100,000.

    3 July 2026 · New Era

Thursday 2 July

  1. Unam FC disputes NFA's CAF Confederation Cup representative selection

    Unam FC has urged the Namibia Football Association to reconsider its choice of Eeshoke Chula Chula as Namibia's CAF Confederation Cup representative, arguing that their 2026 NFA Cup victory should entitle them to the spot. The NFA cited a scheduling conflict between the NFA Cup's conclusion and CAF's registration deadlines in making its selection.

    2 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 25 May

  1. President orders forensic probe into Swapo fishing company

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered a forensic investigation into Gendev Fishing Resources and its sister company amid allegations of missing millions, lack of transparency, and failure to deliver fish worth over N$49 million to clients.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Namibia joins South Africa bid to co-host Afcon 2028

    Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili confirmed Namibia's joint bid with South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe to co-host Afcon 2028. Shimooshili, newly elected to Cosafa's executive committee, said the NFA has agreed to co-host pending final government approval, though infrastructure upgrades including an approved stadium will be necessary.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Shimooshili elected to Cosafa executive committee

    Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly in Harare. Shimooshili said the election represents a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to advance football development and economic growth in the region.

    19 May 2026 · New Era

Monday 18 May

  1. Shimooshili elected to Cosafa executive committee

    Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during its 2026 elective general assembly in Harare. Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was elected Cosafa president, and the new executive committee will guide football development in southern Africa over the next four years.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. NFA spent over N$1.1m on funerals without formal policy

    The Namibia Football Association spent approximately N$700,000 on the funeral of former secretary general Charles Siyauya and N$400,000 on that of executive member Michael Situde, raising concerns among insiders about the lack of a formal funeral policy and alignment with the organisation's development mandate. NFA officials disputed some details but acknowledged the absence of clear guidelines, while former leadership and current executives questioned whether such expenditure was justified given underfunding of youth football programmes.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 March

  1. Dr Hage Geingob Cup expands to all 14 regions nationwide

    The Namibia Football Association has resolved to transform the Dr Hage Geingob Cup into a national football competition played across all 14 regions to honour the late President and preserve his legacy and passion for football. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare was appointed Patron of the NFA, succeeding Geingob, and pledged to mobilise financial resources for football development.

    1 March 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 17 February

  1. New African Nations League to debut in 2029, replacing Chan

    The Confederation of African Football has announced a new African Nations League set to launch in 2029, featuring all 54 African member nations divided into four geographical zones. The competition will be an annual event showcasing Africa's best players from global clubs, replacing the Africa Nations Cup (Chan), which analysts have criticized as unattractive and a waste of resources.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian

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