Eleven Bullets crowned Zambezi Regional 3rd Division NFA Cup 2026
By TUW
After a grueling series of matches on May 10, 2026, Eleven Bullets have officially been crowned the champions of the Zambezi Regional Third Division NFA Cup. This victory marks a significant milestone in the regional qualifiers for the Namibia Football Association’s knockout competition.
The tournament followed a traditional knockout format, beginning with preliminary rounds to narrow the field before entering the high-stakes final brackets.
1. Pre-Rounds
The competition opened with intensity as teams fought for a place in the main draw:
- Young Stars set a dominant tone early with a 3–0 win over Imore.
- Zambezi United advanced by the narrowest of margins, defeating King Fisher 5–4 in a penalty shootout.
2. Quarter-Finals
The intensity ramped up in the final eight:
- Sahara delivered the most one-sided performance of the day, overwhelming Mashi Pirates with a 10–0 victory.
- Eleven Bullets showcased their resilience for the first time, progressing past Power Dynamos 5–4 on penalties.
- Young Stars continued their clinical run with a 3–0 win over Super Eagles.
- Zambezi United secured a hard-fought 1–0 win against Katima Wanderers.
3. Semi-Finals
The final four matches determined who would compete for the regional title:
- Semi-Final 1: Eleven Bullets once again found themselves in a deadlock against the high-scoring Sahara, eventually winning 5–4 in another dramatic penalty shootout.
- Semi-Final 2: Young Stars earned their spot in the final by convincingly defeating Zambezi United 4–1.
4. The Final
The championship match featured a clash of styles between the defensive grit of Eleven Bullets and the offensive momentum of Young Stars. In a tightly contested battle, Eleven Bullets secured a 3–2 victory, taking home the trophy and regional bragging rights.
Complete Official Match Results
| Stage | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Round | Imore | 0 – 3 | Young Stars |
| Pre-Round | King Fisher | 4 – 5 (Pen) | Zambezi United |
| Quarter-Final | Mashi Pirates | 0 – 10 | Sahara |
| Quarter-Final | Power Dynamos | 4 – 5 (Pen) | Eleven Bullets |
| Quarter-Final | Super Eagles | 0 – 3 | Young Stars |
| Quarter-Final | Katima Wanderers | 0 – 1 | Zambezi United |
| Semi-Final 1 | Sahara | 4 – 5 (Pen) | Eleven Bullets |
| Semi-Final 2 | Young Stars | 4 – 1 | Zambezi United |
| Final | Eleven Bullets | 3 – 2 | Young Stars |
