Also known as: Young African · Cattle Boys · Yangile
Young African FC — Gobabis-based NPFL club fighting relegation with five matches remaining in the season.
Young African, buoyed by recent wins including a 2–1 victory over UNAM FC, faces champions African Stars FC and Khomas Nampol FC in Gobabis this weekend. Coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said the team has "awakened" from poor form and aims to collect maximum points at home.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Young African, buoyed by recent wins including a 2–1 victory over UNAM FC, faces champions African Stars FC and Khomas Nampol FC in Gobabis this weekend. Coach Maleagi Ngarizemo said the team has "awakened" from poor form and aims to collect maximum points at home.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Gobabis Sports Club, competing in the Omaheke Second Division League for the first time, won their opening two matches 1-0 against Golden Boys FC and 3-2 against Kom Haal Hulle FC to lead the standings. Head coach Zebaldt Ngaruka Karee Hengari attributed the strong start to meticulous planning and player commitment, though he emphasized the club's primary objective is survival and avoiding relegation.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Young African's Marley Ngarizemo says his side is ready for tough matches against KK Palace and Eeshoke Chula Chula despite a difficult campaign start, while African Stars' interim coach Agnus Elemu warns that away matches in Rundu will be challenging as teams fight for survival.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Log-leading African Stars depart for Rundu this weekend without head coach Bob Mafoso, who accepted a two-year contract with the Lesotho Football Association without informing the Namibian club. Assistant coach Agnus Elemu and the technical team will take temporary charge, with Stars unlikely to appoint a new head coach before season's end given only seven weeks remain.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Defender Apollo Hangero ended his 12-year stint with Khomas Nampol FC, citing work and family commitments after his deployment to the Omaheke region. The 32-year-old police officer, who helped the team rise from the second division to the NPFL and won three Police Championships, will continue playing for Omaheke Nampol in lower divisions.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
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 →
African Stars chairperson Salomon Hei has confirmed that coach Bob Mafoso remains under contract with the club despite rumours of his potential move to become Lesotho's national team coach. Hei said Mafoso attended an interview for the Lesotho position but the club has received no formal confirmation of his departure.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →