Bucks Buccaneers kick off preseason training Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Premier League side Bucks Buccaneers Football Club will begin their preseason training camp on Monday ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The Katutura-based club confirmed that training will be held at two venues.  Monday’s session is scheduled for 18h00 at Sam Nujoma Stadium, followed by a Tuesday session at Windhoek Technical High School at 17h00. The schedule returns to Sam Nujoma Stadium on Wednesday at 18h00, with Thursday’s session again at Windhoek Technical High School at 17h00. “All Bucks Buccaneers players are urged to attend all training sessions with full commitment and dedication. Your participation is crucial as we gear up for an exciting and competitive season. Let’s come together, work hard, and make this season a memorable one,” said club chairman Michael Pinnaar. The club also announced that Ronnie Kanalelo’s contract as head coach has been extended by two years.  Kanalelo joined the Buccaneers midway through last season, from the African Stars. “The Bucks Buccaneers are pleased to announce the extension of head coach Ronnie Kanalelo’s contract for an additional two years. Since taking over the reins midway through last season, Kanalelo has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight, steering the team away from relegation danger and guiding them to a respectable 10th-place finish,” the club said. At the time of his appointment, the Buccaneers were in 14th place with only two wins, six losses, and seven draws from 15 matches. Under Kanalelo’s guidance, the team finished 10th, avoiding relegation and securing their place in the Premier League..

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Bucks Buccaneers appoints Kanalelo as head coach after sudden shake-up Erasmus Shalihaxwe In an unusual series of events, Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has made swift changes to its technical team within just three days. In a statement issued on 5 April, the club announced that Head Coach Nicholas Woody Jacobs and Striker Coach Geoffrey Roman had been relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Following their departure, the club said Bertus Bock would step in as interim head coach, assisted by former national team player Rudi Louw. However, just three days later, on 8 April 2025, the club issued a follow-up statement announcing the appointment of Ronny Kanalelo as the new head coach. The club announced this on Tuesday, stating that Kanalelo brings extensive experience and a proven track record that aligns with the team’s goal of improving performance this season and beyond. “Coach Kanalelo is best known for his exceptional leadership as the former head coach of Namibia’s men’s national team and African Stars. Under his guidance, African Stars achieved remarkable success, including championship victories in the Debmarine Premiership and the Pstbet NFA Cup,” the club said in a statement. The club credited Kanalelo’s previous success to his tactical knowledge and ability to build strong, resilient teams. “His championship success has developed a strong reputation for fostering a winning mentality among his players. His commitment to excellence, combined with his deep understanding of the sport, makes him the perfect fit for Bucks Buccaneers as we embark on this new chapter,” it added. The club expressed confidence that Kanalelo’s leadership will help turn the team’s season around. Bucks Buccaneers currently sit in the relegation zone with 13 points from 15 matches. This weekend, the team will face Young African on Saturday at Independence Stadium in Windhoek, followed by a match against African Stars on Sunday at the same venue

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