Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba

The Brave Warriors will have to do without the “Range Rover” Ryan Nyambe and Ananias Gebhardt when they take on Liberia and Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers early next month. Namibia will host Liberia and Tunisia on the 5th of June & 9th June 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa at the Orlando Stadium. Collin Benjamin, Brave Warriors head coach touched base on the first days of the training sessions. “ We are impressed by the players, the first days of camp focused on individual tactics just to have an understanding on how far the players are; especially the…

As part of the Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) Coaches Capacity Building Programme, the NFA will be inviting regional coaches, 1st & 2nd Division coaches to be part of the national teams’ training sessions. This week the NFA Technical Department invited the Southern Stream and Northwest First Division coaches. “I strongly believe that one does not learn everything in the classroom and some learning can be done practically hence the introduction of the Coaches Capacity Building Programme, the training that takes place during the Brave Warriors camp is intense and has a different set up compared to club football, with this…

The 74th FIFA Congress is currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand. It will be the first that Thailand is hosting a FIFA Congress. 211 Member Associations came together to vote on several key issues – including confirmation of the host nation or nations of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. NFA President, Robert Shimooshili, Executive Council Member, Laurence Kandundu and NFA General Secretary, Charles Sikabongo Siyauya are the Namibian representatives at the Congress. Speaking to NFA media on the Congress, Robert Shimooshili highlighted the importance of football leaders meeting and engaging. “The atmosphere is great as FIFA members are excited about…

Brave Warriors head coach, Collin Benjamin, has described the retirement of Warriors solid defender from the national team as a sad day for Namibian football but acknowledged the retirement and praised Gebhardt for his dedication to the team and the discipline he displayed on and off the pitch. “Thirteen (13) years of playing football on the national front is commendable, I want to thank him for putting his legs, knees, ankles, and his head on the block for Namibia as a hard tackling defender. Gebhardt was part of the team that placed Namibia on the map by winning the COSAFA…

In line with CAF’s strategic direction and commitment to promoting women in football, CAF Women’s Football Department in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF), is organizing a High-Level Women Coaching Workshop from May 14th to May 18th, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Former Brave Gladiators skipper, Uerikondjera “Mammie” Kasaona was invited by CAF to attend the four-day course. “It’s a privilege to be part of this course. It’s all about learning the new trends of football that coaches must update themselves with; the laws of the game change occasionally and we must keep up, learning about administration challenges…

Are you passionate about Futsal and eager to share your knowledge with others? Look no further! The Beginners Futsal Coaching Course is here to equip you with the skills and understanding needed to kickstart your coaching journey in this exhilarating sport. Course Overview: The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques, skills, and principles fundamental to the game of Futsal. Whether you’re a newcomer to coaching or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course will empower you to organize and deliver basic Futsal practices effectively. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into the…

In an effort to elevate the standards of football across the African continent, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently organized a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of the CAF Club Licensing System. The Namibia Football Association (NFA) was represented by NFA Club Licensing Manager, Mathew Haikali; First Instance Body Chairperson, Julian Guiseb, and Appeal Body Chairperson David De Klerk. The workshop emphasized CAF’s commitment to fostering professionalism both on and off the field. At the heart of the workshop was CAF’s drive towards professionalization, ensuring that consistent standards are upheld throughout African football associations. The focal point…

The Namibia Football Association [NFA] is proud to stand alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] in celebrating Play True Day on 19th April 2024. Since 2014, in April of every year, the anti-doping community worldwide comes together to celebrate Play True Day – a day that is dedicated to Clean Sport and raising awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others of the importance of preventing doping. This global initiative champions clean sport, urging sportsmen and women to compete fairly and achieve their full potential without resorting to performance-enhancing drugs. The NFA echoes WADA’s call to action, urging all Namibian…

LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING! CAF A REFRESHER COURSE Sharpen your skills and elevate your coaching career with the CAF A Refresher Coaching Course happening this June 17th – 25th 2024. Led by Elite CAF Instructors, this intensive course will provide you with the knowledge and practical application necessary to obtain your CAF A Diploma and stay ahead of the game. Don’t miss this opportunity to: Enhance your coaching expertise under the guidance of renowned instructors. Network and collaborate with fellow coaches from across the region. Earn your renewed CAF A Diploma and unlock new coaching opportunities. Here’s what you need…

The 2024 Edition of the PstBet NFA Cup will witness the FNB Women Super League teams partake. The women’s winning team of the tournament will walk away with N$240,000 followed by the runner ups who will receive N$160 000 while the third and fourth place will receive N$80,000 each. In her speech, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services Hon. Dr. Emma Kantema applauded PstBet and the NFA for creating a platform to enable the Namibian girl child to continue shining. “This year’s edition is particularly special, as it includes a dedicated women’s competition – a positive step…