17/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Former Life Fighters FC Director Slams NFA Over “Unfair” Transport Fund Distribution
Kaleb Nghishidivali
OTJIWARONGO – Former Life Fighters Football Club director and long-time supporter, Terry Ujamba, has strongly criticized the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for what he describes as an unfair and inequitable distribution of transport funds to football clubs ahead of the 2025/26 league season.
Ujamba expressed deep concern over the recently released transport distribution list, arguing that the allocation process reflects “bias and inconsistency” in how funds were shared among teams.
“It is noted with grave concern that the leadership of the Namibia Football Association has failed dismally in the fair and equitable allocation of funds earmarked for transportation for the yet-to-kick-off league season,” Ujamba said.
According to the figures shared by Ujamba, Life Fighters FC and Mighty Gunners FC, both based in Otjiwarongo, were allocated N$31,214.30 each, while Windhoek-based teams received N$57,062.40.
He argued that despite most league fixtures being hosted in Windhoek, the difference in travel distance between teams from Otjiwarongo and those from Windhoek is minimal about 300 kilometers yet the funding gap exceeds N$26,000.
“This disparity is irrational, unreasonable, and contrary to the principles of fairness and equal treatment that must guide the distribution of association resources,” he emphasized. “It suggests either gross negligence or a deliberate bias, both of which are unacceptable in the administration of football in Namibia.”
Ujamba further called for scrutiny and accountability within the NFA’s leadership, stating that decisions of this nature undermine transparency and the integrity of Namibian football.
When contacted for comment, NFA spokesperson Isaac Hamata acknowledged the existence of Ujamba’s complaint but said the matter was not raised through the proper communication channels.
“We have seen Mr. Ujamba’s concerns on social media, but that is not the right platform for official communication,” Hamata explained. “Complaints should be directed to our office through the established procedures.”
Hamata added that the NFA has taken note of the concerns raised and is in the process of reviewing and rectifying the situation.
“We are working to address the matter and will communicate officially once all issues have been resolved,” he said.