Rundu Rangers Add 14 Players Ahead of First Division Campaign
Rundu Rangers FC have strengthened their squad with 14 new signings ahead of the 2026/27 season as the club prepares for its first campaign in the First Division.
The Rundu-based club has recruited players across defence, midfield, attack and goalkeeping, including several arrivals from clubs around Namibia and three players from Angola.
The new signings are:
- Shaudere Glenson Mbereshu “Masilela” — Left-back, from KK United FC
- Shapwa Efraim — Centre-back, from Oshana Nampol FC
- David Abner — Centre-back, from Dynamos FC
- Jahannes Hausiku — Right-back, from Once Again FC
- José Manuel Chindola — Defensive midfielder, from Angola
- Siremo Itenda — Midfielder, from Chief Sitentu FC
- Rodney Haneb — Forward, from Poison Arrows FC
- Mukerenge Anselm — Forward, from Amariver FC
- Muhuli Akalistus — Forward, from Amariver FC
- Kauna Iilunga — Forward, from UNAM Rundu Campus FC
- Énio Josimar Fernando António — Forward, from Angola
- João da Silva — Right winger, from Angola
- Sindimba Stephanus — Goalkeeper, from UNAM Rundu Campus FC
- Kanyanga Poulus Mwambu — Goalkeeper, from Sunrise FC
Rangers Continue Rapid Rise
Founded in Rundu in 2022 by president Meldinho Henrique, popularly known as “Meu”, together with co-founders Domingo Moko and Luka Ndara, Rundu Rangers have made a rapid climb through the local football divisions.
The club progressed from the fourth division to the third and then the second division before securing promotion to the First Division.
Rangers are now looking to make a strong impression at the higher level, with the club’s long-term ambition being to establish itself in the First Division before eventually pushing for Premier League promotion.
Chairman Uupindi Armas has been involved with the club since its establishment. He previously coached the team in the fourth and third divisions before becoming chairman following the club’s promotion to the second division.
Team manager Lysias Kamati has also been part of the project from the beginning and has played a role in coordinating player recruitment.
The club said Kamati, CEO Moko Domingo, head coach Ngandu Nyangana and former captain Enos David were involved in identifying and selecting players during the current transfer window. David has since been appointed as the club’s ambassador.
Rundu Rangers have also received sponsorship support from XPTS Investment, which has been involved with the club since 2024.
The sponsorship forms part of the club’s efforts to strengthen its operations and provide the necessary support as it competes at First Division level.
With 14 new players added to the squad, Rangers will now turn their attention to preparing for the new season as they aim to compete strongly and continue their journey towards Namibia’s top-flight football.
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Karrel Hamutenya is a senior sports journalist at The Updated World, with more than five years of experience reporting on local sport in Namibia and international sports news.His work covers match reports, transfer updates, and exclusive interviews with athletes, providing fans with deeper insight into the game and the people behind it.
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