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…
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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…
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…