Gunners Tighten Grip on Top Spot with Late Win Over UNAM

Otjiwarongo: Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit Mighty Gunners maintained their position at the top of the log standings with a 2-1 win against UNAM on Saturday at the UNAM Stadium. According to Namibia Press Agency, UNAM, who had gone unbeaten in 13 league matches during the 2025/26 season, started strong in one of the NPFL's classic fixtures, showcasing impressive passing football. The Clever Boys, as UNAM is known, quickly broke the deadlock when Ronaldo Kauvi curled home a free-kick in the 13th minute, finding the top right corner and igniting celebrations from the UNAM bench. Mighty Gunners leveled the score when Sedni Tsuseb's header was saved, allowing Bernard Horaseb to tap in the rebound. Despite Mighty Gunners' physical approach, UNAM's technical play ensured the teams went into the break level at 1-1. In the second half, both teams struggled to gain the upper hand until three minutes from time when UNAM were reduced to 10 men following a red card. Mighty Gunners pressed relentlessly a nd, deep into stoppage time, Horaseb completed his brace with just 20 seconds remaining to secure victory. The win keeps Mighty Gunners at the top of the NPFL standings with 27 points from 14 matches, while UNAM remains fourth with 23 points from the same number of games. Mighty Gunners head coach Leonard Nambandi expressed satisfaction with the result but emphasized the need to focus on one match at a time. In other weekend fixtures, Khomas NamPol secured a 2-0 victory against Tigers, who are second from bottom in 15th place with 12 points from 14 matches. Khomas NamPol climbed to 10th with 16 points. FC Ongos defeated Life Fighters 3-0 at the UNAM Stadium, moving to fifth place with 21 points, while Life Fighters are 14th, level on 14 points with Okahandja United. Defending champions African Stars defeated Young African 3-1 at the Independence Stadium. Stars are third on the log with 26 points, while Young Africans are ninth with 16 points. Eeshoke Chula Chula edged Julinho Athletics 3-2 in Rundu, mainta ining second place with 27 points, while Julinho remains at the bottom with eight points. Rundu Chiefs and KK Palace drew 1-1, leaving Chiefs in 12th with 14 points and KK Palace in sixth with 21 points. Eleven Arrows continued their impressive return by defeating Okahandja United 2-0 in Walvis Bay, securing seventh place with 20 points. Blue Waters endured a goalless draw against Bucks Buccaneers, placing eighth with 17 points, while Bucks are 11th with 16 points.