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OKAHANDJA, 11 February 2024 - The purple project of Otjiwarongo, Life Fighters FC, has appointed a new interim board of directors who will manage the club's operations for the next six months. (Photo: Contributed)

Life Fighters appoint interim board of directors

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 01 September 2024 - Try Again Football Club (FC) of Keetmanshoop were crowned winners of the second edition of the Vaalgras youth development spring tournament. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Try Again win Vaalgras youth development spring tourney

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Brave Warrior players doing a warm down at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre during their preparation for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia as well as their participation in the Cosafa Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Kulula, Kasume out of Brave Warriors Afcon qualifiers squad

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU - Women's soccer teams battling it out during the Fourth Edition of the Kavango SuperCup Festival. (Photo: Contributed)

21 Brigade B win women’s football during Kavango Supercup Festival

KHORIXAS, 25 May 2024 - T.S.T Gariseb Orlando is gearing up for the Kunene Regional Second Division Football League promotion playoffs, which will take place at Etoshapoort Stadium in Outjo. (Photo: Contributed)

Stage set for KFL promotion playoffs in Outjo

Uakutura Kambaekua

LILONGWE, 03 December 2022 – Frieda Kenda of Namibia’s Under-17 national girls’ team chases the ball during the Baby Gladiators’ match against South Africa at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games at the Bingu International Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi. (Photo by: Maqonda Khumbulani Ndlovu) NAMPA

Young Warriors draw Angola, Zambia, Madagascar at COSAFA U20

Uakutura Kambaekua

ONGWEDIVA, 18 September 2024 - ALV Consulting Engineers donated N.dollars 50 000 to Lions Football Club on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

ALV Consulting Engineers donates to Lions FC

LÜDERITZ, 22 September 2024 - Quiver Football Club (FC) of Keetmanshoop were crowned winners of the fourth Harders Cup annual soccer tournament, walking away with N.dollars 200 000 and a floating trophy. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Quiver FC crowned 2024 Harders Cup winners

Suzith Tjitaura

OTJIWARONGO, 22 September 2024 - Opuwo Football Academy's Under-13s were crowned champions after defeating Coca-Cola 2-1 in the final of the Otjiwarongo Sports Academy Youth tournament. (Photo: Contributed)

Opuwo Football Academy reigns supreme with double success at Otjiwarongo

Uakutura Kambaekua

KEETMANSHOOP, 10 October 2024 - The players of Young Brazilians Football Club pictured at a recent event. (Photo: Contributed)

YB eye top four finish in Debmarine Namibia Premiership

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2024 - Eeshoke Chula-Chula player Mwanyekange Matheus (in lime green) and Ibroihim Youssouf (in red and white) in action during the Dr Hage Geingob Cup Cup final at the Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Chula Chula retain Dr Hage Geingob Cup

WINDHOEK, 22 MAY (NAMPA) – Brave Warrior players doing a warm down at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre during their preparation for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia as well as their participation in the Cosafa Cup. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

CHAN training squad announced

SWAKOPMUND, 22 October 2024 - Ama-Tucks, based in Swakopmund, will be out for blood this weekend in hopes of reclaiming the Karibib Top Score tournament title and cementing their position as the competition's most successful team. (Photo: Contributed)

Top Score Karibib Mayoral Cup this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

KARIBIB, 27 October 2024 - Top Score Mayoral Cup organiser Elvin Majiedt (right) presenting the trophy to Karibib FC captain during the final phase of the Top Score tourney that saw the Karibib-based outfit reigning supreme. (Photo: Contributed)

Karibib FC top at Top Score Mayoral Cup

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKOVIMBURU - Okondjatu-based outfit Okatupapa Warriors FC are preparing for the Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ntaitwah clash, which will take place in Okakarara this weekend. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Okakarara awaits Dr Ndaitwah Cup action

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 07 November 2024 - Charles Siyauya, general secretary of Namibia Football Association and Theo Mberirua, MTC board chairperson, display the MTC Maris Cup. (Photo by: Melissa //Hoebes) NAMPA

MTC Maris Football Cup launched

Renamo Bucks, Okovimburu win Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tournament

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Six Computer Stars tourney happening this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

Namport and NFA launch partnership for grassroots football development

EPUKIRO, 22 December 2024 - Epukiro football legend Rudolf Kujaza Karuhumba. (Photo: Contributed)

Karuhumba reflects on changing times in local football

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Black Africa mourns founding president Goagoseb

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 27 November 2024 - The Khomas second Division League is scheduled for a pre-season tourney as teams prepare for the upcoming season. (Photo: Contributed)

Khomas Second Division Pre-Season tourney this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

Epic showdowns awaits Kavango East Football teams

Uakutura Kambaekua

EPUKIRO, 23 January 2025 - Epako Pirates FC, which is competing in the Omaheke Second Division Football League. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke Second Division set for resumption

Zebaldt Ngaruka

KHORIXAS, 22 June 2024 - Football action is planned for the Khorixas Mayor Cup this weekend, as teams compete for bragging rights at the Herbert Conradie Stadium. (Photo: Contributed)

Namport Oshikoto Football League resuming this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

ONGONGO, 22 November 2022 - Unam Ogongo, often called the "Wise Boys," have seized an early lead in the Namport Omusati Second Division Football League in an intense title pursuit. (Photo: Contributed)

Unam Ogongo remains unbeaten, extends league lead

Uakutura Kambaekua

GOBABIS, 27 January 2025 - The coach of the Omaheke Region's U-20 football team, Zuma Kavirombo. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke football team seeking new coach

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 27 January 2025 – The Kunene Regional Governor, Marius Sheya, pictured during the launch of the 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup that will be held in Outjo, in the Kunene region. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA.

Kunene ready to host Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup

KATIMA MULILO - 17 JUNE 2023 - Oryza Sativa FC leads the Zambezi Second Division Football League after two games played for the 2023/2024 season. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NamPort Zambezi Second Division Football League returns

Uakutura Kambaekua

GOBABIS, 30 January 2025 - Kom Haal Hulle FC is leading the Omaheke second division football league (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Omaheke second division continues this weekend

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Aminuis Sports Club hosting trials to strengthen squad

Zebaldt Ngaruka

KATIMA MULILO - 17 JUNE 2023 - Oryza Sativa FC leads the Zambezi Second Division Football League after two games played for the 2023/2024 season. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Black Hawks take early lead in Zambezi football league

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 12 January 2025 - Newly promoted Epupa Zebra Stars face a challenging task as they aim to carve out their historical place this weekend when they take on Kunene NamPol and Opuwo Golden Wolves as part of the Namport Kunene Football League campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Opuwo derbies headline Kunene Football League weekend action

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO - 17 JUNE 2023 - Oryza Sativa FC leads the Zambezi Second Division Football League after two games played for the 2023/2024 season. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Imore FC aims to bounce back as Zambezi league returns to action

Uakutura Kambaekua

Namport Oshikoto Second Division resumes

Uakutura Kambaekua

Namport Omaheke Second-Division League slated for the weekend

Zebaldt Ngaruka

ONDANGWA, 05 February 2025 - The Ondangwa Town Council leadership on Thursday donated N.dollars 50 000 to King Kauluma Palace Football Club. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Ondangwa Town Council donates N.dollars 50 000 to KK Palace FC

KATIMA MULILO - 17 JUNE 2023 - Oryza Sativa FC leads the Zambezi Second Division Football League after two games played for the 2023/2024 season. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Bush Bucks take lead, Imore FC remain behind

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKAHANDJA, 11 February 2024 - The purple project of Otjiwarongo, Life Fighters FC, has appointed a new interim board of directors who will manage the club's operations for the next six months. (Photo: Contributed)

Life Fighters top North West First Division

Uakutura Kambaekua

Gerros Uri-Khob Academy stretch lead at top of Oshikoto league

Uakutura Kambaekua

Robber Chanties lead Kunene Football League

Uakutura Kambaekua

EPUKIRO, 11 January 2025 - Omaheke Sports Club coach Meno Tjahuha. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke SC aiming for dominance in second division

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 19 October 2024 - Okahandja Football Club is dedicated to the development of women's football in the garden town. They are currently the sole team in the Otjozondjupa region with a women's football team. (Photo: Contributed)

OKAHANDJA FOOTBALL CLUB: A LEGACY OF GROWTH AND ASPIRATION FOR WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Uakutura Kambaekua

GOBABIS, 27 February 2025 - The Omaheke Under-20 football team. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke Under-20 football trials set for Gobabis

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OTJIWARONGO, 10 April 2023 - The Kavango West Region's football team on Monday afternoon was crowned the champions for the 2023 The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region where they defeated the host - Otjozondjupa by 2 goals to nil in the finals at the Paresis Sports Stadium at the town. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otjozondjupa preparing for The Namibian Newspaper Cup

Mulisa Simiyasa

KATIMA MULILO, 10 February 2025 - Acting Swapo Party Regional Coordinator for Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula. (Photo: Contributed)

Zambezi shocked by NFA SG’s demise

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTJO, 15 January 2025 - Robber Chanties continue to maintain their remarkable performance in the Namport Kunene Second Football League, currently holding the top position in the standings. (Photo: Contributed)

Football galore awaits Kunene as Namport league returns

Uakutura Kambaekua

Okamatapati football league starting this weekend

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GOBABIS, 06 June 2020 – Entrance into Gobabis. (Photo by: Elvi Haihambo) NAMPA

Ekuija Monjama leads Okamatapati league

Zebaldt Ngaruka

MONEY WOES HINDER OSHIKOTO WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Tributes pour in for African Stars' Gariseb

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 12 March 2025 - Brave Warriors debutants Sisqo Haraseb (L) of Mighty Gunners, and Wiseman Lifasi of Julinho Athletics pictured during a training camp at the CBS training ground, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Malawi and Equatorial Guinea on 20 and 24 March 2025. (Photo by: Hesron Kapaga) NAMPA

New faces promise fireworks for Brave Warriors

Okamatapati league continues this weekend

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 14 March 2025 - Orlando Pirates interim committee members pictured at the Namibia Football Association offices in Katutura while trying to register their players for the 2025 Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Pirates miss out on registering players for SSFD

OPUWO, 17 March 2025 - The Opuwo Mayoral Cup concluded on a high note on Monday with the netball category stealing the show with a great display from all 16 competing teams. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Putuavanga SS, Mayoral team triumph at Opuwo mayoral cup

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO,18 May 2024 - Kunene Second Football League newcomers Okarindi Komutati Football Club, dubbed 'the people's project', bolstered their promotion hopes over the weekend after upsetting Robber Chanties and Gariseb Orlando Pirates at Opuwo. (Photo: Contributed)

Okarindi looks to retain top spot

Uakutura Kambaekua

GOBABIS, 27 March 2025 - Mathat FC ply their trade in the Namport Omaheke Second-Division Football League (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Mathat FC struggles in Omaheke second division

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OUTJO, 12 January 2025 - Newly promoted Epupa Zebra Stars face a challenging task as they aim to carve out their historical place this weekend when they take on Kunene NamPol and Opuwo Golden Wolves as part of the Namport Kunene Football League campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Epupa Zebra Stars coach confident of turnaround despite dismal start

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 29 March 2025 – Namibia’s trophy kings, African Stars Football Club, celebrating another trophy which was added to their cabinet after being crowned champions of the inaugural edition of the MTC Maris Cup with a win against Gobabis-based football club Young African at the Hage Geingob Stadium, they secured a 1-0 victory. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

African Stars crowned champions of MTC Maris Cup

Java-Java Girls FC is grieving the death of their star player, Fenney Naruses, who was among the six people killed in a brutal attack in Usakos on 05 April 2025. (Photo: Contributed)

Java-Java Girls FC mourns Fenney

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OUTJO, 12 January 2025 - Newly promoted Epupa Zebra Stars face a challenging task as they aim to carve out their historical place this weekend when they take on Kunene NamPol and Opuwo Golden Wolves as part of the Namport Kunene Football League campaign. (Photo: Contributed)

Epupa stun Okarindi to move eight points clear of relegation zone

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 13 April 2025 - The battle for the top spot in the North East First Division Football League is intensifying, as all four leading teams are within striking distance of claiming the title. (Photo: Contributed)

Battle for title in NEFD intensifies

Uakutura Kambaekua

ONDANGWA - The Tse Yaa Kuku Easter Tournament is scheduled for the Easter weekend, with last year's champion Further Fighters FC expected to retain and defend their title. (Photo: Contributed)

Tse Yaa Kuku Easter tournament set for this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUACANA, 12 April 2025 - The 12th edition of the Ruacana annual Easter tournament is set to return this weekend, featuring over six categories for competitors to vie for substantial prizes. (Photo: Contributed)

Ruacana Easter tournament taking place this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

GOBABIS, 15 April 2025 - The Omaheke regional Under-20 netball squad. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Omaheke announces final squad for U-20

Zebaldt Ngaruka

OUTJO, 15 APRIL 2025 - Eveline !Noreses, one of the instructors conducting the NFA introductory coaching course in Outjo. (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

NFA offers training to coaches in Outjo

OUTJO, 15 APRIL 2O25 - The Oujto sports field is set to host the 23rd edition of the Nedbank The Namibian Newspaper tournament this weekend. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Kunene Under-20 football team ready for Newspaper Cup

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 18 April 2025- Gobabis VTC won the male football tournament trophy as well as the female netball trophy at the VETSUN 2025 Games held at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex in the Zambezi Region from 14 to 18 April 2025. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Gobabis and Eenhana VTCs scoop double trophies, gold medals at VETSUN 2025 Games

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OUTJO, 19 APRIL 2025 - Football action continues in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup at Outjo, with the top eight teams battling for a spot in the semifinals on Sunday at the Outjo sports stadium. (NAMPA)

Semifinal teams of Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup decided

OUTJO, 20 April 2025 - Omaheke's Under-20 football team (yellow and green kits) in action against Kavango West in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Kunene and Kavango West to contest Newspaper Cup final

OUTJO, 21 April 2025 - Kunene regional under 20 football team maintained an impressive perfomance over the long weekend by winning the Nedbank Namibian newspaper cup tournament for the first time at Outjo on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

Kunene football, political leadership hail Newspaper Cup victory

Mulisa Simiyasa

OUTJO, 21 April 2025 - Kunene regional under 20 football team maintained an impressive perfomance over the long weekend by winning the Nedbank Namibian newspaper cup tournament for the first time at Outjo on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NEWSPAPER CUP WRAPS UP WITH NEW RECORDS AND UPSETS

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 22 April 2025 - Mcheni Kavendjii, the goalkeeper of the Kunene Regional football team. (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

FROM STREET PLAY TO BEST GOALKEEPER AT NEWSPAPER CUP

GOBABIS, 25 April 2025 - Young African and Mighty Gunners abandoned match set for 30 April 2025 (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Dates set for Young African, Mighty Gunners replay

Zebaldt Ngaruka

$MAPUTO, 03 September 2011 - Team Namibia\'s sport medic Donatha Ngunovandu at the tenth All Africa Games (AAG) in Maputo, Mozambiqwue.(Photo by:John Tuerijama) NAMPA$

Ngunovandu to attend Isokinetic Medical Group Conference in Spain

KATIMA MULILO, 15 March 2025 - The Zambezi Regional Second Division Football League is set to commence its second round with a series of highly anticipated weekend matches. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Black Hawks aim to return to First Division

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 13 April 2025 - The battle for the top spot in the North East First Division Football League is intensifying, as all four leading teams are within striking distance of claiming the title. (Photo: Contributed)

NEFD title race escalates as relegation struggle intensifies

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Mighty Gunners are maintaining their concentration as they aim for the league championship. They have two crucial matches against Chula Chula and KK Palace scheduled for this weekend in Oshakati. (Photo: Contributed)

Premier League title race far from over: Mighty Gunners

Uakutura Kambaekua

RUNDU, 13 April 2025 - The battle for the top spot in the North East First Division Football League is intensifying, as all four leading teams are within striking distance of claiming the title. (Photo: Contributed)

Rundu Chiefs two wins away from claiming title as NEFD nears conclusion

Uakutura Kambaekua

KATIMA MULILO, 10 MAY 2025 - Black Hawks Football Club have taken charge in the Zambezi Regional Second Division Football League as they seek to claim the title and a promotional berth to the North-East First Division Football League. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Title race remains open as Zambezi football league returns this weekend

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 03 March 2023 - Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) national coordinator Roger Kambatuku pictured during the launch of the 2023 Momentum Namibia Youth Rugby Invitational. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Real Madrid Foundation football clinics continue

KATIMA MULILO, 10 MAY 2025 - Black Hawks Football Club have taken charge in the Zambezi Regional Second Division Football League as they seek to claim the title and a promotional berth to the North-East First Division Football League. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Title on the line as Zambezi Football League enters final stage

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 01 June 2018 - Young African coach and member of the NPL Exco, Mali Ngarizemo pictured during the 2017/18 Namibia Premier League awards on Friday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NFA suspends Young African’s Ngarizemo

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 24 May 2025 - African Stars FC players pictured at the Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

African Stars extend lead

KATIMA MULILO, 26 May 2025 - Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Simataa Mwiya, officially opened the Namibian Local Authority Sports and Recreation Association (NALASRA) Games at Katima Mulilo. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NALASRA 2025 games kick off in Katima Mulilo

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

RUNDU, 11 May 2025 - The path towards Rundu Chiefs' return to the Namibia Premier Football League is now closer than ever, with the upcoming weekend fixtures serving as the defining moment. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NEFD league wraps up, Rundu Chiefs claim title

Uakutura Kambaekua

OUTJO, 30 MARCH 2025 - The Outjo-based team Khaibasen Football Club is leading the Namport Kunene Second Division in a fierce battle for the title. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

Khaibasen topple Robber Chanties to extend NamPort KFL League

Uakutura Kambaekua

OTJIWARONGO, 18 May 2025 - Life Fighters gaffers, Cooler Kaeka and Oscar Bricks Tjikurunda, are the driving force behind Kahirona's battle to secure promotion to the Debmarine Premier League while also aiming to win the North West First Division Football League. (Photo: Contributed)

Life Fighters extend lead, Golden Bigs’ troubles continue

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 15 May 2025 - Ramblers FC eye victory this weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

SSFD title going down to the wire

Uakutura Kambaekua

OKAHANDJA, 11 February 2024 - The purple project of Otjiwarongo, Life Fighters FC, has appointed a new interim board of directors who will manage the club's operations for the next six months. (Photo: Contributed)

Crucial weekend awaits North West Stream title race encounters

Uakutura Kambaekua