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Woody Jacobs

Also known as: head coach Woody Jacobs

Head coach of Namibia's under-17 women's football team competing in FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kenya.

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  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Woody Jacobs called on supporters to continue backing players

    Source

    “Recently appointed Tigers co-coach Woody Jacobs acknowledged the pressure on the team but called on supporters to continue backing the players.”

    Tigers battle against relegation …Starlile, Yangile vow to bounce back
  3. February 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Woody Jacobs was appointed co-coach at Tigers Sport Club

    Source

    “Tigers, who were previously bottom of the log, have seen an upturn in fortunes after the recent appointment of Woody Jacobs as co-coach alongside Brian Isaacs.”

    Premier League hotting up
  5. The Namibian

    Woody Jacobs serves as technical director of Okahandja United

    Source

    “At the helm of the technical team is head coach Richard Gariseb, with experienced Woody Jacobs as technical director, and other former footballers tasked with steering the ship away from the relegation cluster.”

    Okahandja United urged to avoid relegation slip
  6. February 2025
  7. The Namibian

    Head coach Woody Jacobs expressed delight with the win

    Source

    “Speaking after the match, head coach Woody Jacobs expressed his delight with the win.”

    Brave Gladiators beat Eswatini 3-0
  8. The Namibian

    Jacobs said women's football is in a good space and warranted more backing

    Source

    “Jacobs said women's football is in a good space, and warranted more backing.”

    Brave Gladiators beat Eswatini 3-0
  9. January 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Bucks Buccaneers head coach Woody Jacobs acknowledged that facing KK Palace at 'home' presents a significant challenge

    Source

    “Bucks Buccaneers head coach Woody Jacobs acknowledged that facing KK Palace at 'home' presents a significant challenge.”

    KK Palace look to extend Maris Cup winning streak
Sport

Namibia U/15 squad to compete in inaugural Fifa World Cup

The News

Namibia will participate in the inaugural Fifa U/15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 22 to 31 October, alongside more than 180 Fifa member associations. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the tournament offers young players valuable exposure and will help guide the country's long-term football development plans.

13 hours ago · New Era →

Today

  1. Namibia U/15 squad to compete in inaugural Fifa World Cup

    Namibia will participate in the inaugural Fifa U/15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 22 to 31 October, alongside more than 180 Fifa member associations. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the tournament offers young players valuable exposure and will help guide the country's long-term football development plans.

    13 hours ago · New Era →

Monday 29 June

  1. Unam FC and NDF Mighty Gunners Ladies win NFA Cup titles

    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.

    29 June 2026 · New Era →

  2. Mighty Gunners win women's NFA Cup with Alweendo hat trick

    Mighty Gunners defeated Khomas Nampol 4-0 in the women's NFA Cup final, with national striker Leena Alweendo scoring a hat trick in the first half to secure the title.

    29 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Arsenal ends 22-year Premier League title drought

    Arsenal has been crowned 2025/26 English Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1–1 with Bournemouth, confirming the title with one match remaining. The victory marks the club's first league title since the 2003/04 season and has sparked celebrations among Arsenal supporters in Namibia and worldwide.

    21 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Namibia U-17 women face Kenya in World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's under-17 women's football team travels to Kenya to play the second leg of a FIFA Under-17 World Cup qualifier, needing to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit. Coach Woody Jacobs expressed optimism despite the challenge, noting that Namibia's second-half performance in the first leg showed they can compete with Kenya.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Namibia's U/17 women face Kenya in World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's Baby Gladiators will play Kenya's Junior Starlets on 12 April 2026 at Unam Stadium in Windhoek in the first leg of their CAF FIFA U/17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Woody Jacobs says the squad is well prepared despite recent rainfall disrupting training, and is confident despite Kenya's World Cup experience.

    10 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibia U17 women ready for Kenya World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's U/17 women's football team, led by coach Woody Jacobs, will face Kenya in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on 12 April at Unam Stadium in Windhoek — the nation's first home match in the competition in six years. The squad of 25 players, including experienced youth and senior-level performers, has been selected from an initial pool of 80 girls across Namibia.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. NPFL relegation battle intensifies with crucial weekend fixtures

    Key matches in Rundu and Walvis Bay this weekend will be decisive for teams fighting relegation, including Rundu Chiefs, Young African, Tigers, and Life Fighters. The title race remains tight at the top, with just four points separating the leading three teams.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Tigers, Young African fight relegation in Namibia Premier League

    The Namibia Premier Football League's rounds 23 and 24 saw Tigers FC and Young African FC struggle in their battle against relegation, with Tigers drawing 0-0 against Okahandja and losing 0-1 to Buck Buccaneers, while Young African suffered a 5-1 defeat that coach Maleagi Ngarizemo called the worst in the club's 13-year history. Eeshoke Chula Chula moved to the top of the log with 47 points, ahead of African Stars on 46 points, as Tigers remain in the relegation zone with 20 points from six matches remaining in the season.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Chula Chula docked three points; title race tightens

    Namibia's Premier Football League title race remains wide open with two-thirds of the season complete. Defending champions African Stars moved to the top on goal difference after Chula Chula were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player, while the relegation battle intensifies with Life Fighters now bottom of the log.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. 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 →

Friday 6 February

  1. Analyst warns Okahandja United to improve before relegation

    Football analyst Hector Mawango has urged Okahandja United to strengthen their tactical and technical approach in remaining league matches, citing inconsistent form and particularly poor away performances that threaten their standing in the Namibia Premier Football League.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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