Ven Blue Waters FC head coach Paulus Shipanga has been suspended with immediate effect after a verbal altercation with Bucks Buccaneers coach Ronnie Kanalelo on Sunday. …
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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Ronnie Kanalelo — head coach of FC Ongos, focused on maintaining tactical approach in the title race.
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- May 2025
- July 2024
Ronnie Kanalelo’s second stint as Brave Warriors assistant coach ended with Namibia’s Cosafa Cup final defeat to Angola on Sunday. …
Kanalelo quits Brave Warriors
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Retired footballer Quest builds future through academy coaching
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Zebaldt Ngaruka Eric Quest, a former star midfielder for Black Africa and African Stars, now runs Quest Eleven academy mentoring youth players across multiple age groups since its establishment in 2023. The 57-year-old retired player aims to develop technically skilled players for Namibia's national teams while emphasizing character building and discipline.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 14 April
Retired footballer Quest builds future through academy coaching
Zebaldt Ngaruka Eric Quest, a former star midfielder for Black Africa and African Stars, now runs Quest Eleven academy mentoring youth players across multiple age groups since its establishment in 2023. The 57-year-old retired player aims to develop technically skilled players for Namibia's national teams while emphasizing character building and discipline.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
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 11 March
Title race tightens as Chula, Stars, Ongos fight for NPFL crown
With six matches remaining, Eeshoke Chula Chula, African Stars, and FC Ongos are separated by only four points at the top of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Chula leading on 47 points. Head coaches of the contending sides expressed determination to fight for the championship, with African Stars' Elemu Agnus emphasizing defence and clinical finishing, while Ongos' Ronnie Kanalelo said his team would focus on maintaining their approach without tactical distractions.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 3 March
African Stars extend league lead with six-two victory
African Stars moved to 45 points after thrashing Tigers 6-2, extending their lead atop the Namibia Premier Football League with a goal difference of +21. FC Ongos climbed from fourth to third place after winning 2-0 away to Life Fighters and drawing 0-0 with Mighty Gunners.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 February
African Stars reclaim league lead with pair of wins
Defending champions African Stars returned to the top of Namibia's Premier Football League after back-to-back wins over Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters, reaching 41 points level with Eeshoke Chula Chula but ahead on goal difference. The title race has tightened, with Stars and Chula Chula opening a seven-point gap on third-place Mighty Gunners.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
Eeshoke Chula Chula takes Namibia Premier League lead
Eeshoke Chula Chula climbed to first place in the Namibia Premier Football League with back-to-back wins over the weekend, moving to 37 points and overtaking defending champions African Stars. Head coach John Sikerete attributed the success to strong teamwork and the determination of young local players despite missing key injured squad members.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
Mighty Gunners defeat unbeaten Unam in Premier League clash
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.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 30 January
NPFL resumes second leg with double-header weekend fixtures
The Namibia Premier Football League kicks off the second leg of its season this weekend with Rounds 6 and 7, beginning with Khomas Nampol taking on Tigers FC. Khomas Nampol coach Fortune Eichab said his side, currently hovering above the relegation zone, is mentally and physically ready after using the mid-season break to rebuild fitness and cohesion.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 14 January
Ongos FC striker Petrus chases golden boot award
Thirty-year-old Petrus Stephanus, currently the league's top goal scorer with six goals, is aiming to win the golden boot for the 2025/2026 season while working under coach Ronnie Kanalelo. He has played for several local clubs and dreams of representing Namibia's national team on the international stage.
14 January 2026 · New Era →