Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, centre back Ananias Gebhardt who plays in South Africa for Baroka FC has reacted to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, which was conducted in Abidjan on Thursday. Namibia were drawn in Group E against Tunisia, Mali and neighbours South Africa. Gebhardt who holds 64 caps for the Braves is excited with the draw and believes Namibia have what it takes to progress to the knockout stages of the Total Energies AFCON. We caught up with Gebhardt for a Q&A on the draw. 1. What are your thoughts on the draw and what do you…
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The Brave Gladiators will have to do without firm defender,Lovisa Mulunga when they take on Zimbabwe in their second 2023 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship match on Monday,9 October at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. Mulunga who suffered a concussion during the Gladiators encounter with Botswana on Friday is still under medical evaluation. Mulunga during training session “ According to the team’s medical department,she is doing well however she will not be able to play tomorrow,we are hoping she makes a full recovery and is able to feature in the last group match against Lesotho.” Head Coach,Paulus Shipanga said. Touching base…
The 2023 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship kicked-off on Wednesday,4 October 2023 in South Africa, the 12 team annual competition is being hosted in the Gauteng Province with matches being played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria and the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. Namibia hosted Botswana in a Group C second match of the day on Friday at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Pretoria. Gladiators midfielder,Millicent Hikuam gave her side the upper hand when she scored in the sixth minute of the match. The second half saw Botswana come from behind to secure a goal through skipper Kesegofetse Mochawe who…
As part of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President’s ongoing vision to enhance the efficiency and professionalism of CAF Competitions, CAF is currently hosting a General Coordinators (GCs) Workshop in Johannesburg,South Africa. The two day event, which started on Wednesday, allowed existing GCs in COSAFA & CECAFA zones to upgrade their knowledge in the craft while serving as training for prospective match officials for CAF events. Lorraine Juanita Gowases and Someno Erastus are attending the workshop “The workshop is intensive, educational and very interactive. The Instructors are focusing on the finer details seeing that CAF wants the next group…
The Namibian Senior women’s national team intensified training as they continue with their 2023 Hollywoodbets COSAFA preparations. Coach Paulus Shipanga’s side will take on Botswana in their opening encounter.The team reported for camp in South Africa on Monday and will take on the Mares on 6 October at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Johannesburg. Speaking to NFA Media Shipanga said the game against Botswana will be important in implementing plans that the technical team has worked on and it will also set the precedent on the performance of the team moving forward in the competition. “We played against Botswana before and…
Ongos FC versatile player, Thomalina Adams and Khomas NAMPOL Defender, Lilie Kasheeta joined the Brave Gladiators squad for the 2023 Hollywood bets COSAFA Women’s Championship. The Gladiators Head Coach, Paulus Shipanga is satisfied with the final squad of players in camp. Shipanga added the two players to the camp because vacant spots opened up after Zenatha Coleman and Veweziwa Kotjipati returned to their respective clubs. ‘’The two players arrived on Wednesday from Namibia and have been blending in well with the rest of the squad, Adams is a flexible player, she can play any position and this is the type…
The Namibia Senior Women’s team is headed to Johannesburg for the Cosafa Women’s Championship, the annual regional showpiece will be hosted in South Africa, Gauteng from 4-15 October 2023. The Brave Gladiators will play Botswana, Zimbabwe and Lesotho in the group stages. The Gladiators will open their COSAFA Campaign against the Mares of Botswana on the 7 October 2023 followed by an encounter with Zimbabwe on the 9 October and finally closing off their group stage matches when they play Lesotho on the 11 October 2023. “It is definitely not an easy group; we are placed with Botswana and Lesotho…
The Namibia Football Association [NFA] is delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Brave Gladiators, Namibia’s Senior Women National Team, on their remarkable achievement in the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON] qualifiers. In an electrifying and hard-fought battle, the Brave Gladiators emerged victorious over Gambia, securing their spot in the 2nd round of the qualifiers. The team’s triumph in both legs of the qualifiers, with a 3-2 win in the away match and a convincing 2-0 victory in the return leg, exemplifies their skills and resilience. Their determination and sportsmanship throughout this campaign has made Namibia proud.…
A brace by Zenatha Coleman against Gambia at the EI Jadida- El Abdi stadium in Morocco on Sunday,24 September 2024 saw the Gladiators through to the second round of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Qualifiers. The Gladiators defeated Gambia 2-0. In the first match, Gambia hosted the Gladiators at the EI Jadida El Abdi stadium on 21 September and went down 3-2. Lovisa Mulunga opened the score line with a well-rounded header after collecting it from teammate Zenatha Coleman off a corner. Ivonne Kopper was one on one with Gambia’s goalkeeper when she secured the second goal for…
In order to accelerate the professionalisation of women’s football in the country, more funding through sponsorship remains imperative to the NFA.Earlier this month the Brave Gladiators paid a courtesy visit to the Namibian Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) in Windhoek. During the visit the team discussed their challenges as well as their financial needs with the Chief Executive Officer of NDTC, Mr Brent Eiseb alongside Ms Helena Mootseng NDTC Corporate Affairs Manager. The team highlighted the importance of sponsorships in sports particularly for women football in Namibia. “Bringing in more corporate sponsors on board, especially in the women’s game, will assist in…