Mighty Gunners hungrier after Top 8 success

Mighty Gunners FC head coach Leonald Nambandi says his side is hungry for more success after being crowned the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions in Windhoek. Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport, Nambandi says winning the Standard Bank Top 8 was important. “Winning the Top 8 was a historic achievement for the club, but one of the biggest challenges in football is remaining hungry after success.

“From the first day after the final, we reminded the players that trophies are won by teams that maintain consistency and professionalism. We celebrated the achievement, but we also made it clear that the NFA Cup presents another opportunity to make history.” He adds: “ The mentality has been to stay humble, focused and continue improving every day.”

On the difference between tournament preparation and preparing for the league, Nambandi says: “Tournament football is completely different from league football. In the league, you have time to recover from setbacks, but in a knockout competition, every match is a final because one mistake can end your campaign. “Our preparation, therefore, focuses heavily on concentration, discipline, game management and mental strength.