Full name | Rundu Chiefs Football Club | |
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Nickname(s) | Epangero (meaning The Government) | |
Founded | 1976 | |
Ground | Rundu Sports Stadium, Rundu | |
Capacity | 500 | |
Chairman | Jesaya `JPS` Nangolo | |
Manager | John Sikerete | |
League | Namibia First Division | |
2022–23 | 8th | |
Website | Club website | |
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The team was founded in 1976.
Currently the team plays at the 500 capacity Rundu Sports Stadium.
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