Namibia’s U15 boys have made an impressive start to the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, recording back-to-back victories against São Tomé and Príncipe and the British Virgin Islands. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – OCTOBER 25: FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 – Day 2 on October 25, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Aziz Karimov – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The Baby Warriors opened their campaign with a commanding 8-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe before following it up with a 3-0 win against the British Virgin Islands, taking their tally to 11 goals without…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
Eric Quest, the 15-year-old son of legendary former Black Africa FC and Namibian national team midfielder Eric ‘Master Blaster’ Quest, is carving out his own sporting journey, travelling from the rugby fields of South Africa to the international football stage, one tackle, one pass and one juggle at a time. For the young Namibian, sport is more than just a game. It is a passion, a journey of discovery and a dream he hopes will one day see him represent his country at the highest level. Growing up with a father whose name is etched in Namibian football history has…
The Namibia Under-15 Boys’ team continues to build towards the upcoming FIFA U15 Festival, with preparations progressing as the young players gain valuable experience and develop their understanding of the game. As part of their preparations, the team played a friendly match against Botswana Boys U15 on 2 October, with the encounter ending in a goalless draw. The match provided an important opportunity for the technical team to assess the players, test combinations and evaluate the team’s progress. Head coach Nicholas Jacobs said the team is gradually coming together, highlighting the progress made since the initial trials held in August.…
NAMPORT has committed N$90 million to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) over the next three years, in what marks the largest sponsorship in the history of Namibian football. The sponsorship, valued at N$30 million annually, is aimed at strengthening football development across the country, supporting national and regional competitions, youth and women’s football, match officials, clubs and broader football development structures. The partnership was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by Namport and NFA leadership, with the contribution expected to create greater opportunities for players and communities across all 14 regions. The significance of the investment was also highlighted…
Brave Gladiators head coach Lucky Kakuva announced his travelling squad for the CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers against Angola, expressing confidence in the team ahead of the two-legged encounter. Namibia will travel to Luanda for the first leg on 9 October, before hosting Angola in the return leg on 12 October in Botswana. The Brave Gladiators enter the qualifiers with valuable recent experience, having won the COSAFA Women’s Championship in 2025. The team has also stepped up its preparations with a series of international friendly matches against Botswana, which served as important preparation ahead of the Olympic qualifiers. The friendlies provided…
The Young Warriors are settling well in Botswana as preparations continue for the second leg of their Olympic qualifier against Angola on Monday. Namibia played to a 1-1 draw against Angola in the first leg, with Ngahepa Kasaona getting on the scoresheet for the Young Warriors. Namibia took the lead in the encounter before the hosts found an equalizer, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of Monday’s decisive return leg. Following the first-leg encounter, the squad has continued to focus on recovery and preparation, with the team holding its first training session earlier today. The session provided an opportunity for…
Addressing the Brave Warriors ahead of their international friendly against Russia, Namibia’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Monica Ndiliawike Nashandi, encouraged the players to remain focused, disciplined and determined despite the challenges they have faced. “Despite the challenges, you are doing well. We have a few of our players who are already playing internationally, and that is a sign that we are growing and developing as a team and as a footballing nation, even if that growth is happening rapidly,” she said. With the upcoming fixture against Russia, Ambassador Nashandi urged the players to approach the match with the…
Young Warriors head coach, Sikerete and captain Vevangapi Mbuende have expressed confidence in the team ahead of Wednesday’s Olympic qualifier against Angola. Speaking to local media houses ahead of the encounter, Sikerete acknowledged the challenges experienced with the team’s movement in and around Luanda for training and other scheduled activities. He, however, confirmed that the squad remains focused on the mission ahead. The coach added that the technical team has gathered limited information on their Angolan counterparts therefore the Young Warriors will focus on their own preparations, remain disciplined and execute the agreed game plan. Captain Mbuende said the players…
The Brave Warriors completed their preparations for a crucial Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualifier against Comoros, with Head Coach Collin Benjamin confident that his side is ready for the challenge. Namibia will face Comoros on Monday, 29 September, having already played the island nation three times in the past year. Benjamin expects another demanding encounter, particularly against a Comoros side he describes as quick and technically capable with the ball. “They are a fast team with the ball, but we are equally up to the task. We know what to expect and we are ready,”…
The Brave Gladiators have arrived in Botswana as preparations intensify for their upcoming CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers against Angola. The Namibian senior women’s national team arrived in Botswana early today and will use the camp as an important part of their preparations for the crucial encounter against Angola on 9 & 12 October. As part of their build-up, the Gladiators are scheduled to play two international friendly matches against Botswana’s Mares on 26 and 30 September at the Independence Stadium in Gaborone. In the absence of head coach Lucky Kakuva, the assistant coach Juliass Simbombo will take charge of the…