# Eeshoke Chula Chula FC

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**Eeshoke Chula Chula FC** is a [Namibian](/source/Namibia) [football](/source/Association_football) club based in Eeshoke village near [Oshikango](/source/Oshikango) in the [Ohangwena Region](/source/Ohangwena_Region) which currently plays in the [Namibia Premiership](/source/Namibia_Premiership).[1]

## Name

The club's name comes from a [Okutyuulwa](/source/Ovambo_language) [war cry](/source/War_cry) “To tyuulwa keeshoke” which has been [anglicized](/source/Anglicisation) as "chulachula". The village name Eeshoke derives from a species of tall, sharp grass that is common in the area.[1]

## Stadium

Eeshoke Chula Chula FC currently plays its home matches at the 8,000-seat [Oshakati Independence Stadium](/source/Oshakati_Independence_Stadium) until construction of the [Eenhana Stadium](/source/Eenhana_Stadium) in the region's capital of [Eenhana](/source/Eenhana) is completed.[2]

## History

The club formed informally as a small village team in 1995. It entered the [Third Division](/source/Namibia_Third_Division) in 1998. By 2001, the club had reached the [Ohangwena Second Division](/source/Namibia_Regional_Second_Division). Between 2001 and 2013, the club bounced between the Second and Third Divisions. Chula Chula made a breakthrough in 2013, reaching the final of the [Namibia FA Cup](/source/Namibia_FA_Cup), ultimately falling 0–8 to [Orlando Pirates](/source/Orlando_Pirates_S.C.). The club returned to the First Division in 2018 following an undefeated campaign in the third tier. However, financial problems and the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) caused a long absence of organized football beginning in Namibia prior to the 2019 season.[3]

Chula Chula FC were champions of the North-East [First Division](/source/Namibia_First_Division) when organized football returned to Namibia for the 2022/2023 season, earning promotion to the [Namibia Premier Football League](/source/Namibia_Premier_Football_League) for the first time.[4] Because of its popularity as the "people's team", the club signed a three-year sponsorship deal with PstBet worth [N$](/source/Namibian_dollar)1,8m per year.[5]

In September 2023, the club played its first match in the top flight, securing a 2–1 victory over [Mighty Gunners](/source/Mighty_Gunners_F.C.) at its home [Oshakati Independence Stadium](/source/Oshakati_Independence_Stadium). The club reported to have sold 17,275 tickets at the 8,000-seat stadium, a new league attendance record.[6] The previous record of 7,000 spectators had stood since 2013.[7] The club remained undefeated over the first five matches of the season and sat in fourth place in the league table at that point. During that period, Chula Chula drew 1–1 with reigning champions [African Stars](/source/African_Stars_F.C.) in front of a crowd of 38,000.[8] The club continued to draw large crowds throughout the season.[9]

In addition to the club's solid league play that season, Chula Chula went on to win the 9th annual Dr. Hage Geingob Cup, defeating favorites African Stars at [Windhoek](/source/Windhoek)'s [Independence Stadium](/source/Independence_Stadium_(Namibia)). In the process, Chula Chula became the first club to win the competition during its first participation.[10] Fans voted for the two clubs that participated, choosing Chula Chula and African Stars after the clubs played the exciting 1–1 draw in front of a large crowd earlier that season.[11]

## Recent seasons

**Key**

rowspan="2" ! style="background:#FABA26; color:#030303; border:2px solid #DD3720;" scope="col"|Season colspan="8" ! style="background:#FABA26; color:#030303; border:2px solid #DD3720;" scope="col"|League rowspan="2" ! style="background:#FABA26; color:#030303; border:2px solid #DD3720;" scope="col"|FA Cup rowspan="2" ! style="background:#FABA26; color:#030303; border:2px solid #DD3720;" scope="col"|Notes League Div. Pos. Pl. W D L P 2023–24[12] NPFL I 5th 30 12 10 8 46

## References

1. Tuerijama, John. ["Chula Chula boss disappointed with postponed matches"](https://www.namibian.com.na/chula-chula-boss-disappointed-with-postponed-matches/). The Namibian. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Heinrich, Max. ["PstBet puts money on Chula Chula"](https://neweralive.na/posts/pstbet-puts-money-on-chula-chula). New Era Namibia. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231014043057/https://neweralive.na/posts/pstbet-puts-money-on-chula-chula) 14 October 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Kambukwe, Maurice. ["Chula Chula: A journey of resilience...from village fields to top-flight football"](https://neweralive.na/posts/chula-chula-a-journey-of-resilience). New Era Namibia. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231221112514/https://neweralive.na/posts/chula-chula-a-journey-of-resilience) 21 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Kambukwe, Maurice. ["Chula Chula Make History"](https://neweralive.na/chula-chula-make-history-2/#google_vignette). New Era Namibia. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Angula, Victor. ["Eeshoke Chula Chula gets 1.8m Sponsorship Boost from PstBet"](https://omutumwa.com/2023/10/eeshoke-chula-chula-gets-1-8-mil-sponsorship-boost-from-pstbet/). Omutumwa. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Nembwaya, Hileni & Vatileni, Eino. ["Chula Chula gets Namibian football buzzing"](https://www.namibian.com.na/chula-chula-gets-namibian-football-buzzing/). The Namibian. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Uugwanga, Michael. ["Chula Chula attracts crowd, but for how long?"](https://confidentenamibia.com/chula-chula-attracts-crowd-but-for-how-long/). Confidente Namibia. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Hamutenya, Karrel. ["Eeshoke Chula Chula is part of a plan to dominate football in Namibia - Barry Rukoro"](https://sports.theupdatedworld.com/2023/10/Eeshoke-Chula-Chula-is-part-of-a-plan-to-dominate-football-in-Namibia-Barry-Rukoro.html?m=1). Sports Updates. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Haikera, Annakleta. ["Yet Another Packed Stadium Featuring Eeshoke Chula Chula"](https://www.eaglefm.com.na/news/sport/yet-another-packed-stadium-featuring-eeshoke-chula-chula/#google_vignette). Eagle FM. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. ["HISTORIC VICTORY FOR EESHOKE CHULA CHULA IN THE 9TH EDITION OF DR. HAGE GEINGOB CUP"](https://www.observer24.com.na/historic-victory-for-eeshoke-chula-chula-in-the-9th-edition-of-dr-hage-geingob-cup/). Windhoek Observer. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Tuerijama, John. ["Stars, Chula Chula rerun in Geingob Cup"](https://www.namibian.com.na/stars-chula-chula-rerun-in-geingob-cup/). The Namibian. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

1. Schöggl, Hans & Stokkermans, Karel. ["Namibia 2023/24"](https://www.rsssf.org/tablesn/nami2024.html#nfaprop). RSSSF. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/ChulaChulaFc/)
- [Global Sports Archive profile](https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/eeshoke-chula-chula-fc/63238/)

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