President of the Namibia Football Association, elected to Cosafa executive committee in May 2026.
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New Era
Robert Shimooshili was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations
“Shimooshili was elected during Cosafa's 2026 Elective General Assembly (EGA), which took place over the weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe.”
Shimooshili hails Cosafa election victory for NamNew Era
Robert Shimooshili described his election as a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to strengthen football development in the region
“The president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Robert Shimooshili, has described his election to the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) as a major achievement for Namibia and an opportunity to strengthen football development in the region.”
Shimooshili hails Cosafa election victory for NamThe Namibian
Robert Shimooshili was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa)
“Robert Shimooshili, the president of the Namibia Football Association, was on Sunday elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) during the organisation's 2026 elective general assembly (EGA) held in Harare, Zimbabwe.”
Shimooshili voted onto Cosafa excoThe Namibian
NFA president Robert Shimooshili said Siyauya's experience, vision, and academic background will be invaluable to develop football in Namibia
“"His experience, vision, and academic background will be invaluable as we work to develop and grow the game of football in Namibia, taking it to all corners of the country and enhancing its commercial value for the benefit of all stakeholders," NFA president Robert Shimooshili said at the time.”
NFA spends over N$1.1m on funerals amid funding and policy concernsInformanté
NFA president Robert Shimooshili said the decision seeks to preserve Geingob's legacy and passion for football and commitment to youth empowerment
“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 regionsThe Namibian
Robert Shimooshili said CAF applies its own qualification and structural criteria when introducing new competitions
“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 ChanThe Namibian
Robert Shimooshili made the announcement at a media conference at Gobabis on Monday
“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 millionThe Namibian
Robert Shimooshili said players and support staff will receive appearance fees without delay
“Shimooshili said the players and support staff will also receive their appearance fees without delay.”
Financial boost for Warriors before SA showdownNamibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino and reaffirmed the association's unity with the Confederation of African Football, which endorsed the withdrawal of Infantino's proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme after criticism from other continental confederations.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Jakobus Murs Markus, vice president of the Namibia Football Association, has been dismissed from his post as chief control officer of Rehoboth magistrate's court following an internal disciplinary process that found him guilty of theft involving approximately N$30,000 in traffic fines. According to judicial sources, the scheme allegedly involved collecting full payments from traffic violators while falsely claiming their fine reduction requests had been rejected, then pocketing the difference.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Football Association has formally proposed amendments to the Sports Act and the establishment of a dedicated national sports levy of N$5 from employees and employers monthly, arguing that current legislation no longer adequately supports the governance and sustainability of sport in Namibia and that the levy would provide sustainable funding to reduce reliance on government grants.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
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.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →