The Namibia Women's Super League, also called the FNB Women's Super League for sponsorship reasons, is a semi-professional level women's association football league in Namibia. It is organized by the Namibia Football Association.
| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Namibia |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| International cup(s) | CAF W-Champions League |
| Current champions | Ongos SC (5th title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Ongos SC (5 titles) |
| Website | |
| Current: 2022-23 W-Super League | |
History
editIn 2005 women's football was only played informally with very few teams. In November 2006 FIFA granted Namibia the right to host the Football Seminar for South & East Africa Countries to discuss, elaborate and share best practices and establish a plan of action to develop the women's game.[1] A national championship was then contested, consisting of regional leagues and playoffs for the championship. From 2009 to 2011 there was no competition.
In 2011 the Women's Super League was created with six teams.[2] FIFA help starting the league by sponsoring 100,000 Namibian dollars and football attires and training equipment for the teams.[3] The first season was won by Jacqueline Shipanga (JS) Academy.[4]
In 2014 a U20 Super League was created.[5]
In 2023, the league secured N$7.5 million over three years in sponsorship from FNB Namibia.[6]
Champions
editThe list of champions and runners-up. Okahandja Beauties won at least four championships before creation of the super league.[7] The 2014 season was suspended because funds needed were used for hosting the 2014 African Women's Championship.[8] The second season then was 2015/16.[9][10]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Okahandja Beauties FC | Rehoboth Queens FC |
| 2006–07 | Okahandja Beauties FC | Rehoboth Queens FC |
| 2007–08 | Okahandja Beauties FC | Rehoboth Queens FC |
| 2009 | Okahandja Beauties FC | Rehoboth Queens FC |
| 2010 | not played due to financial and organisational problems | |
| 2011–12 | Jacqueline Shipanga Academy FC | Okahandja Beauties FC |
| 2013 | postponed due to financial and organisational problems | |
| 2014 | not played
| |
| 2015–16 | Tura Magic Ladies FC | Khomas Nampol Ladies FC |
| 2016–17 | not played | |
| 2017–18 | ||
| 2018–19 | Tura Magic Ladies FC | Khomas Nampol Ladies FC |
| 2019–20 | cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Namibia | |
| 2020–21 | Tura Magic Ladies FC | |
| 2021–22 | not played | |
| 2022–23 | Tura Magic Ladies FC[11] | Girls & Goals FC |
| 2023–24 | Ongos SC | Okahandja Beauties FC |
Most successful clubs
edit| Rank | Club | Champions | Runners-up | Championship seasons | Runners-up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okahandja Beauties FC | 4 | 1 | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 | 2012 |
| 2 | Tura Magic Ladies FC | 4 | 0 | 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023 | |
| 3 | Jacqueline Shipanga Academy FC | 1 | 0 | 2012 | |
| 4 | Rehoboth Queens FC | 0 | 4 | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 | |
| 5 | Khomas Nampol Ladies FC | 0 | 2 | 2016, 2019 | |
| 6 | Girls & Goals FC | 0 | 1 | 2023 |
References
edit- ^ "Namibian women football on the rise". Namibia Football Association. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ "Women's Super League set for kickoff". namibian.com.na. 16 June 2011.
- ^ "FIFA donates to Women Super League". Namibia Football Association. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ "Namibia: JS Academy Wins Women's Super League". allafrica.com. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ "allAfrica.com: Namibia: Women's U20 Super League Gains Momentum". Archived from the original on 2014-04-13.
- ^ !Gaoses, Janneth (7 March 2023). "FNB Women's Super League is very competitive – Shapwa". Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Namibia- List of Women Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ "Namibia: NFA Caught On Its Heels". allafrica.com. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ^ "Women Super League starts on Saturday". Namibia Football Association. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
The much anticipated second edition of the Namibia Women Super League was launched on Tuesday [...]
- ^ "Women Super League concludes in style". Namibia Football Association. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ Ndlovu, Maqonda (26 June 2023). "Magic crowned WSL champions…as Beauties boycott medal ceremony". New Era Live. Retrieved 25 July 2023.