NFA to Revise Transfer and Registration Fees Across All Leagues

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is preparing to implement sweeping changes to its player transfer and registration fee structures ahead of the 2025/26 season. This follows a resolution by the association’s executive council during its meeting on 1 August 2025.

The review, which will affect all 17 leagues under the NFA’s jurisdiction, covers transfer fees, club affiliation costs, and player registration charges. Sources close to the matter confirmed that the new structure will be announced “in the coming days,” signaling the end of the current system that has been in place for several years.

NFA acting secretary-general Cassius Moeti recently disclosed the 2024/25 affiliation and registration fees paid by clubs, underscoring the importance of revising the framework to reflect the evolving football landscape.

Current Transfer Fee Structure

Namibia Premier Football League

• Transfers between premier league clubs: N$12 000
• From premier league to first division: N$8 000
• From first division to premier league: N$12 000
• From premier league to second/third divisions: No fee
• From second division to premier league: N$15 000
• From youth leagues to premier league: N$15 000
• From premier league to youth leagues: No fee

Women’s Super League

• Between WSL clubs: N$8 000
• From WSL to regional leagues: No fee
• From regional leagues to WSL: N$8 000
• From youth leagues to WSL: N$8 000

First Division

• Between first division clubs: N$7 000
• From first to second division: N$4 000
• From second to first division: N$7 000
• From first/second division to third division: No fee
• From youth leagues to first division: N$7 000

Regional Second Division

• Between second division clubs: N$3 000
• From second to third division: N$1 000
• From third to second division: N$3 000
• From youth leagues to second division: N$1 000

Regional Third Division

• Between third division clubs: N$1 000
• From third division to youth leagues: No fee
• From youth leagues to third division: N$1 000

Youth Leagues

• Between youth clubs: N$500

Women’s Regional Leagues

• Between regional league clubs: N$1 500
• From youth leagues to regional leagues: N$500

Affiliation Fees (League to NFA)

• Namibia Premier Football League: N$50 000
• Women’s Super League: N$20 000
• Nationwide First Division: N$10 000
• Women’s Football Association: N$5 000
• Regional Football Associations: N$6 000

Club-to-League Affiliation Fees

• Namibia Premier Football League: N$16 000
• Women’s Super League: N$8 000
• Nationwide First Division: N$6 000
• Regional Second Division: N$3 000
• Regional Third Division: N$15 000
• Women’s Regional Leagues: N$1 000
• Girls’ Youth Leagues: N$500
• Boys’ Youth Leagues: N$800

Player Registration Fees

• Namibia Premier Football League: N$300
• Women’s Super League: N$200
• First Division: N$200
• Second Division: N$120
• Third Division: N$60
• Youth Leagues: N$80

The expected adjustments are likely to affect both professional and amateur clubs across the country. Once approved, the revised structure will come into effect for the new season.