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Win for Eleven Arrows in league opener

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Eleven Arrows pocketed a 2-1 win against their coastal rival Blue Waters on the Namibia Premier Football League 2025-2026 season’s opening round on Saturday.

During the first half of the match in Walvis Bay, Arrows had several early opportunities, including a missed free kick that could have extended their lead. Their persistence paid off when Willem Pinehas found a gap on the right-hand side of Blue Waters’ goal, putting them 1-0 ahead.

Just before halftime, Tjitjuheiue Kurija aka Kroos, wearing Eleven Arrows’ number 9 jersey, doubled the advantage with a precise strike into the left-hand corner, sending the team into halftime with a 2-0 lead.

Blue Waters returned stronger in the second half, dominating possession and creating multiple chances. Their efforts were finally rewarded when Angelo Kuezi, wearing jersey number 15, converted a free kick in the 72nd minute, planting the ball into the right-hand corner of the net.

Despite an intense final stretch, neither side managed to add to the scoreline, as Eleven Arrows held on to claim the win.

Following the match, Eleven Arrows coach George Hummel expressed his delight.

“This result is absolutely great for the club. My boys put in all the hard work. I think the preparations were not ideal, but I’m very happy. We can show that Eleven Arrows is not just here to play in the league, but we are here to compete.

“Our plan is to stabilise the club, ensure we remain competitive next season, and take it from there.”

On the coastal derby win, Hummel added: “Blue Waters have a decent team. Today they were just unlucky. I wish them luck – they’re a strong competitor.”

Blue Waters coach Armando Pedro reflected on the loss, noting areas for improvement.

“We didn’t start the way we needed today. We need to regroup and rectify our mistakes. The most important thing is to put the ball in the net – creating chances is one thing, but you must convert them.

“Eleven Arrows was also lucky today; they took their chances, and that’s football. Our next match is crucial – we cannot afford to drop more points.”



Ambitious Young African

Young African secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Tigers FC in the capital, with all three of their new signings getting on the scoresheet in their opening match of the season.

Their scorers were Namibian forward Aubrey Amseb – signed from Olympique Khouribga FC (Morocco); Lethabo Raphalo from South Africa and Walid Traoré from Ivory Coast.

• At Oshakati, KK Palace continued their dominance over northern rival Eeshoke Chula Chula with a 2-1 victory.

New signing Vickson Shivute, formerly of Young Brazilians, and Precious were on target to give KK Palace the win, while Chula Chula’s youngster Michael, also known as Bwebwe, opened his league account.

KK Palace remain unbeaten against Chula Chula in the Premier League after three meetings, with two wins and one draw.

• Friday night’s season opening match between Ongos FC and UNAM FC ended in a 1-1 draw at Independence Stadium in Windhoek.

The match was goalless at halftime before UNAM struck in the 58th minute through Vjihimsa Siririka, after Paulus Amutenya set him up with a lovely assist.

Ongos FC equalised in the 79th minute with a Simon Elago header following a cross from Immanuel Heita. Elago has now scored four goals in three matches against UNAM.