14 August 2025 – Brave Warriors Head Coach,Collin Benjamin has named a 31- preliminary squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Malawi and Sao Tome Principle. Benjamins’ charges face the Malawian side in Francistown,Botswana , on 5 September and then they host Islanders, Sao Tome Principle at the same venue on the 9 September. The final 23-member squad will be announced in the upcoming weeks. NFA & the Brave Warriors World Cup Campaign Committee will communicate the travelling information for the supporters who wish to travel to Botswana to rally behind the team.
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
The Brave Warriors World Cup Campaign Committee chairperson Tim Ekandjo announced plans for a fundraising event to support the national team ahead of their final two home matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Namibia is set to play Malawi and Sao Tome Principle at the Obed Ithani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The Warriors will take on Malawi on 5 September before playing Sao Tome Principle on the 9th September. Debmarine Namibia Premiership champions, African Stars will take on northern giants, Eeshoke Chula Chula at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Sunday, 31 August in a special fundraising tournament. The…
Are you a football enthusiast in the Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, or Omusati regions? Do you want to advance your skills in coaching, refereeing, or event management? The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is excited to invite you to a series of capacity-building courses from August 25-29, 2025. These courses will be held at the new Severin Kambonde Gabriel Ashivudhi Sports Stadium in Okatana Constituency, Oshana Region. This state-of-the-art facility, a first of its kind in the constituency, is designed to boost local community sports. These courses are being offered to coincide with the stadium’s inauguration on August 30, 2025. This is…
On behalf of the Executive Council, Management & Staff of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the entire Namibian football fraternity, NFA would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of a true icon of our sport, Mr. Charles Kauraisa. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing on 3 August 2025. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his wisdom, humility, and dedication to football. Mr. Kauraisa was a transformational and visionary leader whose life was dedicated to the growth and integrity of Namibian football. His contribution to the sport is immeasurable etched into every level…
On behalf of the Namibia Football Association we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and praise to Namibian referee Twanyanyukwa Antsino who made history by officiating the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) between Nigeria and Morocco on Saturday night. This is a monumental achievement for her, the NFA, and the entire Namibian nation. Antsino’s selection to officiate the WAFCON final is a testament to her dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Her refereeing of such a high-stakes match not only brings immense honour to herself but also to the Namibia Football Association and Namibia…
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has officially announced the dates and venues for the highly anticipated 2025 First Division Promotion Play-Offs. This announcement is in accordance with Rule 3, clause 3.2 of the NFA Regulations Governing the Method to Promote & Relegate Clubs to-&-from NFA leagues, which mandates that member clubs be informed in writing of the format, date, and venue at least three weeks prior to the play-offs. Football fans across the country can mark their calendars for two action-packed weekends in August. The play-offs will take place on the 9th & 10th August and the 16th & 17th…
24 July 2025– The Namibia Football Association (NFA) wishes to inform all member clubs, players, and stakeholders of the official opening and closing dates for the two player registration and transfer periods for the upcoming 2025/2026 football season. These windows are set in accordance with FIFA regulations to ensure smooth planning and administration of club rosters and competitions. The NFA General Secretariat emphasizes the importance of adhering to these deadlines to avoid any complications with player eligibility. Here are the key dates for the 2025/2026 Football Season: 1. First Registration and Transfer Window: Opening Date: Monday, 4th August 2025 Closing…
10 July 2025 – Toyota South Africa sponsored a Toyota Starlet worth N$ 300,00.00 towards the Brave Warriors 2026 World Cup Campaign. The car donation will be won via an sms competition,the sms line is 106 and each sms cost N$ 3.00. Brand Manager of Pupkewitz Toyota, Shawapala Kandjabanga spotlighted that the NFA and government alone can not carry the financial burden of the Brave Warriors and “Today, we handed over a vehicle to the world cup campaign, this collaboration is important in assuring that there are enough resources in ensuring qualification to the World Cup and we are happy…
8 July 2025 -The National u20 men’s team (Young Warriors) failed to make it past the group stages of the Region Five – COSAFA u20 Championship that is being staged in Windhoek at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. Namibia suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Young Malawian flames. Lameck Mithi Cliford Chisale “Lack of concentration in the last minutes of the match caused us the game but I’m overall impressed with the boys. We had a few chances but failed to capitalize on that and Malawi punished us. Moving forward we will keep working with the team and keep the…
8 July 2025 – Namibia has joined Botswana in the semifinals of the Region Five – COSAFA u20 Women’s Championship following the completion of Group B matches at the Dr Hage Geingob stadium in Windhoek. Ontheedite Tokwane placed Namibia in the lead at the end of the starting half and Damara Hangula doubled the score, giving Namibia a 2-1 win over Botswana. Namibia will take on Zambia in the semi-finals on 9 July at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium at 12:00. “The game went well, we were more composed on the ball and the players stuck to the game plan…