Namibian football finally gets underway
Namibian football begins its 2026/27 season this weekend with over 700 clubs participating. Namport is providing a record sponsorship of N$90 million over three years. This funding is divided into N$30 million annual payments. It covers various levels including the premier league, first divisions, regional second and third divisions, women's regional leagues, and futsal. Premier league teams will receive monthly grants of N$100,000. While current prize money is not set, African Stars won N$850,000 for winning the league last season.
Namibian football finally gets underway this weekend when more than 700 clubs across the country will kick off their 2026/27 campaigns under a record N$90 million sponsorship from Namport. The sponsorship runs over three years, at N$30 million each, while it will cover leagues throughout Namibia, ranging from the premier league to nationwide first divisions, regional second and third divisions, women’s regional leagues and futsal. The sponsorship will also include monthly grants of N$100 000 for premier league teams, although the prize money has not been determined yet. Last season African Stars won N$850 000 when they won the league