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Clubs face critical choice over independent NPFL

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2026-08-13
GOBABIS, 23 July 2025 - Young African FC manager Maleagi Ngarizemo (Photo: Contributed) GOBABIS, 23 July 2025 - Young African FC manager Maleagi Ngarizemo (Photo: Contributed)
By Hesron Kapanga
WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – Clubs in Namibia’s elite football division face a crucial decision over the future of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) after the Namibia Football Association (NFA) congress approved greater autonomy for the top-flight competition ahead of the 2026/27 season.
With the new season set to kick off on 18 September 2026, the clubs must decide whether to begin operating under an independent league s...
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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 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
WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - UNAM FC defender, Josef Bonifasius (white and red) while in action against KK Palace players Vickson Shivute (left) at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended 2-1 in favour of UNAM. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - UNAM FC defender, Josef Bonifasius (white and red) while in action against KK Palace players Vickson Shivute (left) at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended 2-1 in favour of UNAM. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - Eeshoke Chula Chula's goalkeeper, Sibeso Musipili which in action against UNAM at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - Eeshoke Chula Chula's goalkeeper, Sibeso Musipili which in action against UNAM at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended in a goalless draw. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - A battle for the ball between KK Palace goalkeeper Landro Mundingi (right) and a UNAM player at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended 2-1 in favour of UNAM. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 14 March 2026 - A battle for the ball between KK Palace goalkeeper Landro Mundingi (right) and a UNAM player at the UNAM Stadium during round 25 of the Namibia Premier Football League. The match ended 2-1 in favour of UNAM. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 20 February 2026 - African Stars defender Tjimbinondjo Tjitemisa (right) while in action against Bernand Horaseb (left) of Mighty Gunners during round 19 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Independence Stadium. African Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Mighty Gunners in a high-stakes clash between defending champions African Stars and Mighty Gunners, who entered the encounter separated by a single point in second and third place, respectively. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 20 February 2026 - African Stars defender Tjimbinondjo Tjitemisa (right) while in action against Bernand Horaseb (left) of Mighty Gunners during round 19 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Independence Stadium. African Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Mighty Gunners in a high-stakes clash between defending champions African Stars and Mighty Gunners, who entered the encounter separated by a single point in second and third place, respectively. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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