There is a nickname that follows Antsino Twanyanyukwa wherever she referees; “Di Maria.” She earned it during her playing days for her pace and style of play. Today, however, it is not her footwork that captures attention but her calm authority, composure, and consistency on the pitch that have established her as one of Africa’s most respected female match officials. The Namibian referee returns for her third Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where she will officiate Cameroon’s Group D opener against Mali on 29 July at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. It is a fixture Cameroon will approach with…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) continues to strengthen its commitment to creating safe, secure, and professionally managed football environments through ongoing capacity-building initiatives. NFA Safety and Security Officer Jessica Nguaondu is currently attending the CAF/COSAFA Safety and Security Workshop, a regional programme designed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of safety and security personnel from Member Associations across Southern Africa. The workshop is aimed at providing participants with practical tools and best practices to improve match-day operations, stadium safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, and the overall spectator experience. Key areas covered during the workshop included: Stadium safety and security planning in…
The Executive Council of the Namibia Football Association [NFA] disqualified the Omaheke Regional Football Association from participating in the Southern Stream First Division 2026 Zonal Promotion Play-offs following serious concerns regarding the administration and integrity of the NFA’s 2025/2026 League Competition. The decision emanates from the Executive Council’s consideration on a comprehensive submission presented by the Acting General Secretary, highlighting deficiencies in the governance framework, documentation and operational administration of the Omaheke Regional Football Association’s League Competition. The findings underscored the need for immediate corrective measures to ensure compliance with the NFA’s Statutes, Regulations and principles of good governance. 1]…
Brave Gladiators captain Lovisa Mulunga successfully graduated from the inaugural FIFA Players Executive Programme, a global initiative designed to prepare current and former players and coaches for leadership roles beyond their playing careers. The programme reflects FIFA’s commitment to supporting players throughout their careers and beyond. Speaking on the initiative, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “The FIFA Players Executive Programme is going to support players become leaders off the pitch. We want to support players across their life, not just when they are out on the pitch. They have provided us with joy and entertainment throughout their playing career and it is our goal…
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Dino Ballotti,paid a courtesy visit to participants of the CAF B Diploma Coaching Course currently underway at Football House in Katutura. The visit underscored government’s recognition of the critical role coach education plays in advancing football development in Namibia. Addressing the participants, Hon. Ballotti applauded the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for hosting the country’s first-ever CAF B Diploma Coaching Course and encouraged the coaches to embrace the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and expertise. He emphasized that investing in coaches is fundamental to building a stronger football ecosystem,…
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) officially launched the inaugural CAF B Diploma Coaching Course at Football House in Katutura earlier today, marking a significant milestone in the development of football coaching in Namibia. The course, the first of its kind to be hosted in the country, will run until October and will be conducted in a series of block sessions. It is designed to equip coaches with the knowledge, practical skills, and modern methodologies required to elevate the standard of coaching and player development across Namibia. Speaking at the opening ceremony, NFA Vice President Murs Markus highlighted the importance of investing in…
The 2026 NFA FA Cup came to a spectacular end at the Windhoek Independence Stadium, with Mighty Gunners Ladies and UNAM FC crowned champions after impressive performances in their respective finals. Mighty Gunners Ladies produced a dominant display to defeat Khomas NAMPOL Ladies 4-0 in the women’s final. Leena Alweendo stole the show with a superb hat trick, while Nicole added the fourth goal to seal an emphatic victory and hand Mighty Gunners the FA Cup title. In the men’s final, UNAM FC overcame KK Palace 2-1 to lift the FA Cup trophy. The university side capped off an excellent…
The road to NFA Cup reaches its final destination on 27 June 2026, as the qualifying teams prepare to battle for silverware at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Following a series of thrilling semi-final encounters that produced deserving finalists in both the men’s and women’s competitions. In the women’s competition, Khomas NAMPOL Ladies booked their place in the final with a composed 2-0 victory over Julinho Athletic FC. Their opponents will be Mighty Gunners Ladies FC, who sent a strong statement of intent with a dominant 4-0 win over Windhoek City FC. Both sides have impressed throughout the tournament and will be eager to cap…
The NFA Cup Round of 16 produced a thrilling day of football across the country, with teams battling for coveted places in the quarterfinals in both the men’s and women’s competitions. The day began with action in the women’s division, where Khomas NAMPOL Ladies secured an impressive 5-2 victory over Arrows Ladies FC. NUST Babes also booked their place in the next round after a convincing 4-1 win over Mighty Angels FC. At 11h00, Young Brazilians FC delivered one of the standout performances of the day, cruising to a dominant 4-0 victory over Mkwamalanga FC. Windhoek City SC edged past…
It was truly a golden weekend for Namibian football, with two of the country’s biggest stars making headlines across Southern African football. Deon Hotto added another major achievement to his career after helping Orlando Pirates secure the PSL title on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium after defeating Orbit College 2-0. Hotto continues his remarkable run as one of Namibia’s most decorated exports. Meanwhile, Peter Shalulile reached continental glory by lifting the CAF Champions League trophy with Mamelodi Sundowns, another milestone in a career that has already seen him become one of the PSL’s all-time great scorers. Adding to the celebrations, Mighty Gunners forward Hans Mashiku capped off the…