The Namibia Football Association (NFA) officially unveiled the 2026 NFA Cup on Wednesday, announcing a N$7.2 million investment into what is set to become one of the country’s largest and most inclusive football competitions.
The tournament will feature clubs from all levels of Namibian football, including the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), Women’s Super League (WSL), Nationwide First Division (NWFD), Regional Second and Third Divisions, Women’s Regional Leagues, and Futsal Namibia.
According to the NFA, the competition will involve 66 leagues, 740 clubs and approximately 21,950 registered players across all 14 regions of the country.
At a media briefing on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the association described the tournament as a major step towards strengthening domestic football by increasing the number of competitive matches and creating more playing opportunities for footballers nationwide.
“The objective of the NFA relative to the NFA Cup is to increase the number of competitions, to increase game-time for players across all leagues and, by the same token, keep our players fit and competitive throughout the football season,” the statement read.
The competition format will include preliminary knockout rounds in the Women’s Regional Leagues, Regional Third Divisions, Nationwide First Division streams and Regional Second Divisions before the tournament progresses to the main competition featuring 32 teams.
The NFA also announced prize money and logistical support across all levels of the competition.
In the men’s competition proper, the winning club will receive N$400,000, while the runner-up will earn N$200,000. The third- and fourth-placed teams will take home N$100,000 and N$50,000 respectively.
In the Women’s Super League competition, the champions will walk away with N$200,000, while the runners-up will receive N$100,000.
Additionally, clubs participating in the later stages of the competition will receive participation fees and travel assistance, with the NFA saying the initiative is aimed at easing financial pressure on teams and ensuring nationwide participation.
The football governing body further stated that the competition is designed not only to enhance competitiveness, but also to provide smaller clubs with an opportunity to compete on a national platform against some of the country’s top sides.
The 2026 NFA Cup is expected to bring exciting knockout football to communities across Namibia while further advancing the development of the local game.