Namibia’s Futsal Women’s National Team, the Brave 5 Gladiators, clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory over a Selection team from the Ligue du Grand Casablanca in a warm-up friendly held in Casablanca on 15 April. The match served as a key preparatory fixture ahead of the Futsal Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Namibia’s goals came from a dynamic attacking display, with Memory Ngonda and Muhinatjo Hanavi each netting a brace to secure the win. The Brave 5 Gladiators will now turn their focus to their 2025 FUTSAL AFCON campaign, kicking off with a high-stakes opening match against host nation…
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THE NFA Introductory Coaching Course currently underway at the Etoshapoort Junior Secondary school learning centre in Outjo started on Sunday under the experienced guidance of NFA and CAF accredited instructors, Brian Isaacs and Eveline Noreses The NFA endorsed introductory coaching course forms part of the association’s strategic goal which outlines the increase of coaches at grassroots level as one of its key objectives.The five day course will introduce the prospective coaches to various issues of coaching development such as the NFA coaching system, coaching education and football philosophy. “We want to see everyone seated here coaching in the top tier…
Brave Warriors former defender, Arnold Doeseb attended the COSAFA Technical Study Group (TSG) workshop which was held in Johannesburg last week.The course who was attended by 24 participants from across the Southern African region was aimed at broadening the knowledge of what it means to be part of a TSG and to upskill member associations so that they can do their own technical analysis COSAFA TSG leader, Leah Masango said that the aim of the workshop was to create more capacity for technical study groups in all COSAFA member associations, also to do a talent identification for us to recognise new…
Namibia was drawn in Group A, alongside Malawi and Comoros for the 2025 edition of the COSAFA U17 Girls Championship. The games are scheduled to take place from 8-17 May 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia.
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The Warriors arrived safely in Polokwane,South Africa ahead of their second leg fixture against Equatorial Guinea on 24 March 2025 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. “After a full day of travel yesterday,our focus was on optimizing recovery and reducing residual fatigue in today’s session.The squad was split into two groups, with myself overseeing the starting XI” said Garren Smith. “The session began with a low-intensity recovery run to enhance circulation and facilitate metabolic waste removal. This was followed by mobility and flexibility drills to restore range of motion and alleviate stiffness. Next, we incorporated neuromuscular activation and injury prevention…
Namibia remain unbeaten in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The Warriors are currently second behind Tunisia after defeating Malawi 1-0 in their backyard.Prins Tjiueza netted the only goal of the game at the Bingu National Stadium. Speaking at the post match presser in Malawi,Brave Warriors Head coach,Collin Benjamin said that everyone is allowed to dream but Namibia’s focus right now is on growth. “To have dreams is valid,it keeps you on target to keep on working but we are really not looking at the table standings right now it’s just good to be able to win and gain the much…
The Brave Warriors’ new faces,Bonifasius Josef,Sisqo Haraseb and Tuafeni David are eager to make a name for themselves and represent the country when they take on Malawi at the Bingu National Stadium at 18H00 on Thursday,20 March 2025. “It’s a learning curve,you get to learn from players who have more than fifty caps for the national team,who played at major competitions and having a coach as Coach Collin Benjamin is inspiring,he was a few of the Namibian players to ply his trade in Europe and this experience is invaluable” said the solid Mighty Gunners defensive lineman. He adds that he…
The stage is set, and history is about to be made. The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has unveiled the final roster for the Futsal Gladiators, the nation’s women’s futsal team, as they prepare for their maiden voyage into the CAF Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). From 22nd to 30th April 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, these athletes will carry the hopes of a nation. Their journey begins with a formidable challenge: a clash against host nation Morocco in the tournament’s opening match, scheduled for April 22nd at 20:00 at the iconic Complexe Sportive Moulay-Abdellah. The group stage culminates with…
Namibia arrived in Lilongwe,Malawi, ahead of Thursday’s World Cup Qualifier against the Flames of Malawi. The two teams are meeting for the first time in the qualification round and the Warriors are bracing for a difficult test against the Flames, especially in their backyard. The coaching staff conducted the first training session at the Bingu National Stadium (Field B). “Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, we couldn’t train yesterday, so we had to prioritize an early morning activation session to stimulate neuromuscular readiness and enhance mobility. The session focused on dynamic movement prep, muscle activation, and mobility work to offset…