Namibia’s U15 boys have made an impressive start to the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, recording back-to-back victories against São Tomé and Príncipe and the British Virgin Islands.
The Baby Warriors opened their campaign with a commanding 8-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe before following it up with a 3-0 win against the British Virgin Islands, taking their tally to 11 goals without conceding in their opening two matches.
In their opening encounter on Saturday, Namibia delivered a dominant attacking performance, with Henrico Kavendjii leading the scoring with four goals. Khumalo Zanenkosi added a brace, while Seibeb Wentworth and Jaylan Britz also found the back of the net to complete an emphatic victory.
The Warriors carried that momentum into their second match, producing another assured performance to secure a 3-0 victory over the British Virgin Islands.
Kavendjii continued his impressive scoring form, finding the net once again, while Haragaeb Madawa and Pedro Delgado also got on the scoresheet to seal Namibia’s second consecutive win.
The two victories provide a strong start for the Namibian youngsters, who are competing in Group AC alongside São Tomé and Príncipe, the British Virgin Islands, Poland, Bermuda and Georgia.
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival brings together young footballers from across the world, offering them an opportunity to gain international experience, test themselves against different opposition and showcase their talent on a global stage.
With 11 goals scored and none conceded in their opening two matches, Namibia will look to maintain their momentum as their campaign continues in Baku.