The Namibia Football Association (NFA) today celebrated the conferment of the prestigious CAF A Diploma on 10 local coaches. Addressing the gathering, NFA Executive Council Member Michael Situde emphasized the significance of the CAF A Diploma. “This is not just a certification; it is a gateway to the highest echelons of African football,” he stated. The diploma is a prerequisite for coaches leading teams in prestigious continental competitions like the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederations Cup, and AFCON. The NFA’s commitment to raising coaching standards was evident in the announcement that it would soon enforce similar requirements for domestic league…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
The Namibian U20 Men’s National Team head coach James Britz, named his traveling squad for the upcoming 2024 COSAFA U20 Championship which will serve as qualifiers for the TotalEnergies U20 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2025.”We had a brief training camp last month , just monitored and evaluated the players that were scouted at the 2024 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, the idea was to get in camp sooner but that was not possible because most of the players are in school and university and we can’t get keep them out for a longer period of time. This week we trimmed down…
The Young Warriors have been drawn in a tough Group B against Zambia, Angola and Madagascar in the upcoming Total Energies u20 AFCON 2025|COSAFA Qualifiers Championship that will take place in the Maputo, Mozambique from 26 September – 5 October 2024. The tournament is a precursor to the upcoming Total Energies u20 AFCON 2025 that will take place next year with two finalists set to advance to the continental showpiece. Under the guidance of James Brits, the Young Warriors made their Total Energies U20 AFCON maiden appearance in 2021 which was held in Mauritania. The group winners plus the second-best…
The 10th and final edition of the popular Dr. Hage Geingob Cup was launched in the capital today. Held in honour of the late former President, the tournament has been a cornerstone of Namibian football for the past decade. Speaking at the launch event, NFA Vice President Mr. Murs Markus emphasized the significance of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup. “This tournament has not only showcased the talent of our young footballers but has also played a crucial role in uniting our nation,” he stated. The Dr. Hage Geingob Cup, a private sector initiative supported by the NFA, has seen participation…
Three Namibia Football Association officials are part of a group of football leaders from 28 African countries attending the CAF Football Management Executive Programme for CAF Member Associations General Secretaries. The NFA is represented by General Secretary Charles Siyauya, Director of Operations Cyril Isaacs and League Administrator Lorraine Gowases. The capacity building was launched on Monday night by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, together with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Leadership. Dr. Motsepe emphasized the importance of education in fostering a culture of excellence among football administrators. CAF President Patrice Motsepe addresses guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch…
The Brave Warriors will have to do without Erastus Kulula and Romeo Kasume when they take on the Indomitable Lions away at the Garoura Roumde Stadium on Saturday, 7 September 2024 (5pm). Kasume and Kulula are not eligible to travel from Kosovo due to VISA restrictions. Kasume and Kulula are being substituted by Punaije Katjimune and Lawrence Doeseb. “It’s a huge blow to the team but we equally believe in all the players and what they bring to the team, Kulula and Kasume had an impressive year with the team thus far, they both featured in the World Cup qualifiers…
The Namibia Men’s National Team are continuing preparations at the NFA Technical Centre ahead of their two Total Energies Qualification matches against Cameroon and Kenya. Benjamins’ charges open their AFCON account when they face Cameroon away at the Garoura Roumde Stadium on Saturday, 7 September 2024 (5pm), and then they travel to South Africa to play their second match in the group against Kenya on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 at the Orlando Stadium. The Warriors will depart on Sunday, 1 September 2024 to South Africa where they will be joined by the foreign based players before making their way to…
The Namibia Football Association is conducting a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop at the Football House in Katutura from 20-23 September 2024. The Safe Stadium Initiative aims to create a safe environment for everyone coming to football venues and promote a safety and security culture within Member Associations (MA’s) across Africa. Speaking at the opening of a CAF Safety and Security Workshop for Namibia Premier Football League and Women Super League clubs, Shimooshili emphasized the urgent need to protect match officials and ensure a safe environment for all stakeholders involved in the sport. “We cannot tolerate insults, threats, and harassment against our…
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…