Windhoek:Premier League team Bucs Buccaneers secured a decisive victory against Khomas NamPol on Saturday in the opening round of the 2026/27 Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Independence Stadium.

According to NAMPA, the opening round of the NamPort NPFL featured matches across five towns Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, Rundu, and Oshakati. At the Independence Stadium, Khomas NamPol, under the new leadership of coach Woody Jacobs, faced a strong Buccaneers side bolstered by new signings. Despite an exciting first half, Buccaneers took the lead just before halftime.

In the second half, Buccaneers capitalized on their momentum, scoring five additional goals, while Khomas NamPol managed only one in return. Buccaneers' Wendel Rudath missed a penalty early in the second half that could have increased their lead even further. The win placed coach Mekondjo Naholo's Buccaneers at the top of the league standings due to their goal difference, while Khomas NamPol fell to the bottom, marking their first time in that position since joining the league four seasons ago.

Other matches saw Mighty Gunners move to second place with a 2-0 win over Eeshoke Chula Chula, while Blue Waters claimed third position by defeating Eleven Arrows 2-1. Defending champions African Stars are in fourth place after a 2-1 victory over the University of Namibia (UNAM). KK Palace is fifth following a 1-0 win against Onambula United, and Millenium Julinho sits in sixth place after edging KK United 1-0. FC Ongos completes the top seven with a 1-0 victory over Young Brazilian. All seven teams have three points, with standings determined by goal difference.

The match between Okahandja United and Tigers was the only goalless draw of the round, placing Tigers in eighth and Okahandja United in ninth.