Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba

𝟬𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐-𝟐 𝐅𝐂 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬 In a fiercely contested opening match of the weekend,log leaders Beauties FC were held to a 2-all draw by defending champions FC Ongos Ladies at the NFA Technical Beauties FC, Fiola Vliete and Helena scored for their side while Memory Ngonda and Ivonne Kooper found the back of the net for FC Ongos Ladies. 𝟬𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐂 𝟏 – 𝟎 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 At the Oshakati Stadium – African Star Queens played to their home advantage when they defeated Windhoek City 1-0. Albertina Fillips scored the only goal for that…

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It is with deep sadness that the Namibia Football Association confirms the passing on of its General Secretary, the late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya, who passed away on Monday, 3rd March 2025 in a local hospital. The late General Secretary began his tenure with the NFA on Ist April 2024, He was tasked, alongside the Executive Council, with the monumental responsibility of ensuring the growth and development of Namibian football. From the time of his appointment until his untimely passing, the late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya played a pivotal role in discharging the roll-out of the strategic initiatives of the Executive Council…

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As we approach this crucial first round, second leg qualifier of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON) against Eswatini this afternoon, I want to express the profound pride and unwavering support of the entire Namibia Football Association (NFA) leadership and the nation. Your performance in the first leg, securing a commanding 3-0 victory, was a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the incredible talent within our team. This match is of immense significance for our qualification prospects for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Reaching this prestigious tournament would not only be a historic achievement for Namibian…

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Jacobs has set his sights on getting Brave Gladiators across the first hurdle when his charges play their first two matches of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign this month. The Namibia senior women’s national team will face Eswatini away at the Somhlolo National stadium at 13:00 on 21 February with the return scheduled for 26 February at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg at 15:00. Jacobs named his final 21-player squad for the two games on Monday,17 February 2025. “We intend to go all out in this round, the team is well prepared and in high…

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The Saudi Arabia Football Association through the NFA President, Robert Shimooshili donated Referee Kits to all 14 regions countrywide. Each region received four sets of refereeing kits and two whistles. The donation was distributed at the NFA Induction workshop for the 14 Regional Referee Chairpersons which was held over the weekend in Oshakati. In addition to the kit handover, the NFA Referee Department gave the 12 FIFA Referees their badges. Chairperson of the Referee Committee, Erastus Shilunga welcomed the donation “Uniformity is vital in professionalizing our referees. We applaud the NFA leadership for the continuous support they have shown, the…

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Hon. Marius Sheya, Governor of the Kunene Region, along with Her Worship Sieglinde Amamus, Mayor of Outjo, Hon. Sieglinde Amamus local authority councillor Patience Hoaes, and senior officials from various Kunene Region municipalities and regional councils, visited the NFA Soccer House this week. The visit focused on discussing the organization and planning for the highly anticipated Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, which Outjo will host from 18th to 21st April 2025.This marks the second time the youth competition will be held in the Kunene Region, and specifically in Outjo, the first being in 2015. NFA Organizing Committee chairperson, Niklaas Kisilipile, wished…

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Defending champions,Omusati region are pitted against Erongo and Kavango East in the 2025 edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newsppaper Cup. The draw for the highly anticipated national youth showpiece was held on Monday,27 January 2025 at the Nedbank Head office in Windhoek.The annual competition which sees u20 regional teams compete for the championship is scheduled to be staged from the 18-21 April in Outjo. “This tournament, a beacon of hope and opportunity for our young athletes, holds a special place in my heart, a place woven with threads of passion, dedication, and the unwavering spirit of Namibian youth. The Nedbank Namibian…

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All members of the NFA are hereby informed of the opening of the second registration window for the 2024/2025 season. The Second and Final Registration Window Period for the 2024/25 season will be open as follows: • Start Date: Monday, 20 January 2025 • End Date: Friday, 13 February 2025 Members are reminded that this is the final registration window period for the 2024/25 season

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Namibia’s Under-17 girls’ football team has received a timely donation of reusable sanitary pads from Global United FC, an international, non-profit association that uses soccer as a platform to plan and implement important projects in the areas of climate and environmental protection, social issues and sports development. The donation comes as the team prepares for a crucial home-and-away fixture against Uganda in Kampala on 16 and 19 January 2025. The team departed for Uganda on Monday afternoon. Former national team star Diina Shituula presented the donation to the team, just before their departure for Uganda. Shituula expressed her hope that…

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The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is pleased to announce that Civics Football Club has officially changed its name to Bucks Buccaneers, effective immediately.  This follows the successful completion of an ownership transition and subsequent approval by the NFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Civics Football Club recently entered into negotiations regarding new ownership. Following the NFA’s review and approval of the ownership change, in accordance with NFA Statutes, the new owners submitted an application for a name change. The NFA, after consultation with CAF, has received positive confirmation regarding this request. The NFA congratulates the new owners of Bucks…

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