The Young Warriors are settling well in Botswana as preparations continue for the second leg of their Olympic qualifier against Angola on Monday. Namibia played to a 1-1 draw against Angola in the first leg, with Ngahepa Kasaona getting on the scoresheet for the Young Warriors. Namibia took the lead in the encounter before the hosts found an equalizer, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of Monday’s decisive return leg. Following the first-leg encounter, the squad has continued to focus on recovery and preparation, with the team holding its first training session earlier today. The session provided an opportunity for…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
Addressing the Brave Warriors ahead of their international friendly against Russia, Namibia’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Monica Ndiliawike Nashandi, encouraged the players to remain focused, disciplined and determined despite the challenges they have faced. “Despite the challenges, you are doing well. We have a few of our players who are already playing internationally, and that is a sign that we are growing and developing as a team and as a footballing nation, even if that growth is happening rapidly,” she said. With the upcoming fixture against Russia, Ambassador Nashandi urged the players to approach the match with the…
Young Warriors head coach, Sikerete and captain Vevangapi Mbuende have expressed confidence in the team ahead of Wednesday’s Olympic qualifier against Angola. Speaking to local media houses ahead of the encounter, Sikerete acknowledged the challenges experienced with the team’s movement in and around Luanda for training and other scheduled activities. He, however, confirmed that the squad remains focused on the mission ahead. The coach added that the technical team has gathered limited information on their Angolan counterparts therefore the Young Warriors will focus on their own preparations, remain disciplined and execute the agreed game plan. Captain Mbuende said the players…
The Brave Warriors completed their preparations for a crucial Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualifier against Comoros, with Head Coach Collin Benjamin confident that his side is ready for the challenge. Namibia will face Comoros on Monday, 29 September, having already played the island nation three times in the past year. Benjamin expects another demanding encounter, particularly against a Comoros side he describes as quick and technically capable with the ball. “They are a fast team with the ball, but we are equally up to the task. We know what to expect and we are ready,”…
The Brave Gladiators have arrived in Botswana as preparations intensify for their upcoming CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers against Angola. The Namibian senior women’s national team arrived in Botswana early today and will use the camp as an important part of their preparations for the crucial encounter against Angola on 9 & 12 October. As part of their build-up, the Gladiators are scheduled to play two international friendly matches against Botswana’s Mares on 26 and 30 September at the Independence Stadium in Gaborone. In the absence of head coach Lucky Kakuva, the assistant coach Juliass Simbombo will take charge of the…
U23 men’s head coach John Sikerete has announced his final squad for Namibia’s CAF Olympic Qualifiers, with the team set to face Angola in the first round. The U23 side will travel to Luanda for the first leg on 28 September, before hosting the return fixture in Botswana on 5 October, where the team will look to secure progression to the next round. The squad features a blend of players plying their trade in the Namibia Premier Football League, with Sikerete selecting a group he believes is ready to compete at the international level. With preparations continuing ahead of the…
The Young Warriors secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers following a convincing victory in their final group-stage match. Rashid Naobeb opened the scoring for Namibia, setting the tone for another strong performance from the Young Warriors. Junior Ashitenda then doubled the advantage before Lukas Sakeus completed the scoring to seal a comfortable victory. Warriors central defender Shahid Naobeb was named Man of the Match following an influential performance that helped Namibia secure all three points. The result sees Namibia progress to the semi-finals and maintain their unbeaten record throughout the group stage,…
Young Warriors captain Lukas Sakeus says the approach is to remain focused as Namibia face Seychelles in their final group-stage match of the TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers at Zipeto Stadium in Mozambique today. Namibia started their COSAFA campaign on a high note, defeating Mauritius 1-0 in their opening match, with Sakeus scoring the decisive goal. The Young Warriors continued their impressive run in their second match, defeating hosts Mozambique 1-0, with Rashid Naobeb finding the back of the net to secure another crucial three points. With the final group-stage match against Seychelles now upon them, Namibia will be…
Nineteen-year-old fraternal twins Rashid and Shahid Naobeb are making a name for themselves at the ongoing TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers, as the Young Warriors continue their campaign in Mozambique. Born in the coastal town of Swakopmund, the twins started playing football at the age of eight before gradually making their way into academy football. Their journey began at Teenager Academy, owned by former Brave Warriors player and teacher by profession Ali Majiedt, where they took their first steps towards pursuing football more seriously. In 2023, the twins moved to Windhoek and were scouted into the Collin Benjamin Soccer…
The Brave Warriors have suffered a number of setbacks ahead of their upcoming assignment, with injuries and travel-document challenges ruling several players out of the squad. Mumbango is among the players who will miss the trip due to an issue with his travel documentation, while David Ndeunyema has also been ruled out after sustaining an injury during his most recent match for MWOS FC in Zimbabwe. South African based players,Prins Tjiueza and Tuli Nashixua have also been ruled out of the upcoming assignment due to injuries. The absences come as Head Coach Collin Benjamin looks to assemble the strongest possible…