The Young Warriors secured their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers following a convincing victory in their final group-stage match. Rashid Naobeb opened the scoring for Namibia, setting the tone for another strong performance from the Young Warriors. Junior Ashitenda then doubled the advantage before Lukas Sakeus completed the scoring to seal a comfortable victory. Warriors central defender Shahid Naobeb was named Man of the Match following an influential performance that helped Namibia secure all three points. The result sees Namibia progress to the semi-finals and maintain their unbeaten record throughout the group stage,…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
Young Warriors captain Lukas Sakeus says the approach is to remain focused as Namibia face Seychelles in their final group-stage match of the TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers at Zipeto Stadium in Mozambique today. Namibia started their COSAFA campaign on a high note, defeating Mauritius 1-0 in their opening match, with Sakeus scoring the decisive goal. The Young Warriors continued their impressive run in their second match, defeating hosts Mozambique 1-0, with Rashid Naobeb finding the back of the net to secure another crucial three points. With the final group-stage match against Seychelles now upon them, Namibia will be…
Nineteen-year-old fraternal twins Rashid and Shahid Naobeb are making a name for themselves at the ongoing TotalEnergies U20 AFCON | COSAFA Qualifiers, as the Young Warriors continue their campaign in Mozambique. Born in the coastal town of Swakopmund, the twins started playing football at the age of eight before gradually making their way into academy football. Their journey began at Teenager Academy, owned by former Brave Warriors player and teacher by profession Ali Majiedt, where they took their first steps towards pursuing football more seriously. In 2023, the twins moved to Windhoek and were scouted into the Collin Benjamin Soccer…
The Brave Warriors have suffered a number of setbacks ahead of their upcoming assignment, with injuries and travel-document challenges ruling several players out of the squad. Mumbango is among the players who will miss the trip due to an issue with his travel documentation, while David Ndeunyema has also been ruled out after sustaining an injury during his most recent match for MWOS FC in Zimbabwe. South African based players,Prins Tjiueza and Tuli Nashixua have also been ruled out of the upcoming assignment due to injuries. The absences come as Head Coach Collin Benjamin looks to assemble the strongest possible…
The Young Warriors head coach, Lucky Shipanga says his team is ready to embrace the challenge when Namibia takes on Mozambique, with the coach calling on his young charges to show courage and character in what is expected to be a demanding encounter. Namibia enters the fixture with positive momentum following Friday’s 1-0 victory against Mauritiu, a result the coach believes has boosted confidence within the squad while also reinforcing the need for concentration at this level. “The result gives us confidence, but it also reminded us that every match at this level demands concentration,” the coach said. The Young…
The Young Warriors made a positive start to their TotalEnergies U20 AFCON COSAFA Qualifiers campaign, defeating Mauritius 1-0 in their opening match of the tournament at the Zipeto Stadium on Friday,18 September. Captain Lukas Sakeus proved decisive, finding the back of the net to hand Namibia an important opening victory. His influential performance earned him the Man of the Match award. Head Coach Lucky Kakuva was delighted with the result, emphasising the importance of starting the tournament on a positive note. “The first match of the tournament is very important because it sets the tone for the rest of the…
The Brave Gladiators head coach, Lucky Kakuva, has announced his squad as preparations begin for a busy period on the international calendar, with Namibia set to face Botswana in two friendly matches before turning their attention to the Olympic Qualifiers against Angola. The squad will begin training on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the training camp providing the technical team with an opportunity to assess the players, build team cohesion and fine-tune preparations ahead of the upcoming fixtures. The COSAFA Champs will face Botswana on 26 and 30 September 2026 in Gaborone, with the two friendly encounters serving as important tests as the…
The Namibia Football Association is gearing up for a particularly busy period, with several of the country’s national teams set to be in action across the continent and beyond over the coming weeks. The football calendar will see Namibia represented at various levels, from the U20 Boys and U23 Men to the Brave Warriors, Brave Gladiators and U15 Boys, with teams competing in international friendlies, Olympic qualifiers and a FIFA World Cup. The U20 Boys will be among the first to take to the road, with the Young Warriors set to be in Maputo, Mozambique, from 18 to 27 September…
Namibia U23 mens national team, Head Coach John Sikerete has announced his provisional squad as the dates for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers against Angola draw closer. The Young Warriors are set for a two-leg encounter with Angola, with both matches expected to provide a major test for Namibia’s young talent as they continue their quest for Olympic qualification. The first leg is scheduled for 28 September 2026, with Namibia travelling to Angola for the opening encounter. The return fixture will take place on 6 October 2026, with the second match listed to be played in Botswana. Sikerete’s provisional squad is expected to bring together some of Namibia’s…
The Young Warriors have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles for the upcoming qualifiers.mNamibia will open its campaign against Mauritius on 18 September at the Zimpeto Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00. Speaking at the squad announcement, Head Coach Lucky Shipanga said the team is in good spirits, with the players confident and looking forward to the competition. “Most of the boys played together last year, with the addition of a few players from the U-17 team who have been active this year. We also have a new addition from Germany,” Shipanga said. The coach…