The University of Namibia’s football team affectionally known as the “Clever Boys” have been pitted against Angolan side, Kabuscorp SCP in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup. The Clever Boys will be hoping to make a name for themselves when they make their maiden appearance in the second-tier competition of African club football. UNAM cemented their spot in the continental showpiece after defeating KK Palace FC in the final of the NFA Cup. The team will play their fixtures on 5 September and 12 September with venues yet to be confirmed. Speaking on the draw and his side competing in the…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) Youth Development Department has announced a provisional squad of 43 players for the 2026 U20 COSAFA Championship.The draw was conducted in South Africa on Wednesday, setting the stage for the Southern African regional youth football showpiece, which will be hosted by Mauritius from 18 to 29 September 2026. Namibia has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Mauritius, Seychelles and Mozambique. Speaking ahead of the training camp, NFA Youth Development Officer Hennie Kavendjii said the camp will focus on enhancing the players’ technical understanding while assessing their performances and adaptability. “We selected players who performed…
Namibia’s Young Warriors have been handed a fresh opportunity to chase continental glory after being drawn into the 2026 COSAFA Men’s Under-20 Championship, with the tournament also serving as a crucial pathway to the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana next year. Namibia will battle it out in the group stages against host Mauritius, Seychelles and Mozambique The draw was conducted in South Africa earlier today, setting the stage for the Southern African regional youth football showpiece, which will be hosted by Mauritius from 18 to 29 September 2026. The stakes will be particularly high, with the…
The Namibia Football Association officially opened its FUTSAL Administration and Management Workshop on Friday at Football House in Windhoek, bringing together 28 participants, including four women, to strengthen the country’s FUTSAL structures.FUTSAL Namibia was founded in 2020 and has grown significantly with both senior men’s and women’s national teams having participated at the Total Energies FUTSAL AFCON Competitions over the past three years. The four day workshop aims to equip FUTSAL administrators with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively administer, manage and develop FUTSAL at club, regional and national level, while strengthening governance, competition management, strategic planning and…
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…
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…