Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is hosting a Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) National Workshop for the FA’s members. The workshop took place on 29 and 30 July 2024 at Hilton in Windhoek and will focus mainly on the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP), with in-depth training sessions for users of the platform from the clubs. The general objectives of the workshop are: Present the CAF Club Licensing regulatory framework (edition 2022) for men’s and women’s competitions. Explain the mandatory criteria for continental and domestic competitions. Train users for the Club…

A one-week Grassroots Football Development workshop, which concluded today in Karasburg, has been hailed as a significant step forward for the region’s football development. The workshop, aimed at empowering teachers and coaches, particularly those in rural areas, was attended by 32 participants. Karas Football Region Chairman, Emrico Blaauw, expressed immense satisfaction with the program’s outcome. “This journey has been long overdue but undeniably necessary,” he said. Blaauw emphasized the importance of investing in grassroots development, particularly in underserved communities like Ariamsvlei, Grunau, Satco, Ubib, and Wortel. The workshop, sponsored by the Namibia Football Association (NFA), equipped participants with the necessary…

FNB Women Super League winners, FC Ongos Ladies will face Herentals Queens from Zimbabwe  in Group A of the CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier 2024 that will be hosted in Blantyre, Malawi from August 15-24, 2024. The winning team from the qualifiers in Malawi will join two-time CAF Women’s Champions League winners and title holders Mamelodi Sundowns who qualified automatically for the defence of their continental title. The competition will be played on a round-robin format with the top two sides in each pool advancing to the semifinals. Only the club that wins this year’s qualifier will advance…

The CAF A License Refresher Coaching course began on Monday morning at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Headquarters in Windhoek, where the 18 coaches who attended the first CAF A License Coaching course in 2014 immediately swung into action. The Coaching Course relative to the objectives enshrined in its strategic plan and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Convention. NFA General Secretary Charles Siyauya welcomed the participants and said it was an honour for the Association to be hosting this refresher course after such a long time. He wished them the best of luck on this journey and pleaded with…

Namibia’s Brave Gladiators claimed a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in their second international friendly on Sunday, following a 1-1 draw in the first encounter on Thursday. Utuzuvira Kahiriri and Memory Ngonda found the back of the net for the jubilant Namibian side, with Coach Woody Jacobs praising his team’s performance. “It was a brilliant football match,” Jacobs said. “We knew we had it in us to beat Liechtenstein, and the girls played out of their skin.” He highlighted the contributions of Kahiriri, who scored her first international goal, labelling her a “star in the making.” Jacobs also commended Anna-Ida Somses…

The Hardap Football Region (HARFA) was the latest region to play host to the NFA Introductory coaching course as a total of 29 aspiring coaches underwent the five-day programme held at the Teachers Resource Centre in Rehoboth which will be completed on Friday,12 July 2024. The NFA endorsed introductory coaching course forms part of the association’s strategic goal which outlines the increase of coaches at grassroots level as one of its key objectives. Facilitated by, Mervin Mbakera who holds a CAF B-Diploma as well as highly qualified FIFA/CAF/NFA Coaching Instructor Willy Kapukare, the course saw the coaches being introduced to the most…

Namibian Women’s National Team coach Woody Jacobs has hailed two young players, Mbakondja Kahiriri and Memory Somses, as the future of the Brave Gladiators. Both Kahiriri and Somses are part of the 19-woman squad currently in Liechtenstein for a two-match friendly series. At just 19 years old, Kahiriri is already the captain of her club side, Beauties FC, who finished second in the FNB Women’s Super League League. Somses, who turns 19 in August, has been a standout performer for V-Power, also in the FNB Women’s Super League. Jacobs is confident that both players have the potential to become key…

With Namibia’s quest for COSAFA Women’s Championship glory firmly in their sights, the Brave Gladiators are raring to go in a pair of international friendlies against the Lichtenstein national women’s team. These matches, scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) and Sunday, serve as a crucial steppingstone in their preparation for the upcoming tournament in South Africa. The Cosafa Women’s Championship has eluded Namibia for so many years, but coach Woody Jacobs and his squad are determined to rewrite that narrative. Hosted by South Africa later this year, the Cosafa Women’s Championship is a major target for the Gladiators, and the friendly matches…

The Brave Warriors received a warm welcome at the Football House in Katutura earlier today, the COSAFA silver winning team was received by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Services, Her Honorable Dr Emma Kantema- Goamas. Speaking at the welcoming presser, the Deputy Minister thanked the team for the outstanding performance. “I stand here on behalf of the government; we remain proud and take pride in your achievements. The team started on a high note and the semi-final match was the highlight of the tournament for me. The team displayed character and Kamaijanda Ndisiro demonstrated what being a…

The National Junior Men’s Team affectionately known as the Young Warriors will assemble for a one-week training camp on Monday,8 July 2024 at the Football House in Katutura. Speaking to NFA Media on the team selection and camp, Head Coach James Britz said “The team is set to play in the u20 COSAFA Cup in September which serves as a qualifier for the U20 Total Energies AFCON Cup which is slated for February 2025. We are hoping to qualify for the second time for the youth continental showpiece and preparations are key. Most of the players were selected at the…