Brave Warriors Head Coach, Collin Benjamin has named a 24-man squad for Namibia’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malawi and Equatorial Guinea. The Warriors gaffer trimmed his initial 30-man list, unveiling the final selection on Friday,14 March 2025. Commenting on the final squad of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and four attackers for the two crucial fixtures Benjamin highlighted the importance of winning the two games. “We are absolutely going to go all the way in the upcoming fixtures and the squad is a reflection of our desire to produce good results.The squad balances experience and youth, with key…
Author: Tuzera_Otjiua M Jeomba
Namibia’s Women’s Futsal national team was pitted against host Morocco and Cameroon in the group stages of the inaugural CAF Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations that will be staged in Morocco from April 22-30. Namibia will open her campaign against Morocco at the Complexe Sportive Moulay-Abdellah at 20H00 on the 22 April and will conclude their group stage games against Cameroon on 26 April at the same venue at 20H00. The Head Coach, Donald Modise took the NFA media through the selection process and the preparations thus far. “We hosted trials from the 24 – 27 of February 2025,…
Cairo, Egypt – Namibia Football Association (NFA) President, Robert Shimooshili, has congratulated Dr. Patrice Motsepe on his re-election as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Motsepe was re-elected unopposed for another four-year term at the CAF Congress currently taking place in Egypt. The NFA is represented by Shimooshili and Executive Council member, Egidius Nambara. “The Namibia Football Association proudly congratulates Dr. Patrice Motsepe on his unopposed election as CAF President. His dedication and passion for the beautiful game are truly inspiring. We look forward to working closely with him and CAF to develop and elevate football across…
A dramatic semifinal of the MTC Maris Cup at the Mariental Stadium saw Young African defeat UNAM FC 3-1 and African Stars narrowly beat Bucks Buccaneers 2-1 to book a spot in the final round of the competition. Young African found themselves in the final after picking up a clinical 3-1 victory over UNAM FC. The Gobabis based team made their intentions in the match clear from kick off-when Himeezembi Kahee scored in the 15th minute. Youngile was not done as they doubled their lead through Aichel Calane at the start of the second half while Denzel Narib sealed the…
𝟬𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐-𝟐 𝐅𝐂 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬 In a fiercely contested opening match of the weekend,log leaders Beauties FC were held to a 2-all draw by defending champions FC Ongos Ladies at the NFA Technical Beauties FC, Fiola Vliete and Helena scored for their side while Memory Ngonda and Ivonne Kooper found the back of the net for FC Ongos Ladies. 𝟬𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐂 𝟏 – 𝟎 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 At the Oshakati Stadium – African Star Queens played to their home advantage when they defeated Windhoek City 1-0. Albertina Fillips scored the only goal for that…
It is with deep sadness that the Namibia Football Association confirms the passing on of its General Secretary, the late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya, who passed away on Monday, 3rd March 2025 in a local hospital. The late General Secretary began his tenure with the NFA on Ist April 2024, He was tasked, alongside the Executive Council, with the monumental responsibility of ensuring the growth and development of Namibian football. From the time of his appointment until his untimely passing, the late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya played a pivotal role in discharging the roll-out of the strategic initiatives of the Executive Council…
As we approach this crucial first round, second leg qualifier of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON) against Eswatini this afternoon, I want to express the profound pride and unwavering support of the entire Namibia Football Association (NFA) leadership and the nation. Your performance in the first leg, securing a commanding 3-0 victory, was a testament to your hard work, dedication, and the incredible talent within our team. This match is of immense significance for our qualification prospects for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Reaching this prestigious tournament would not only be a historic achievement for Namibian…
Jacobs has set his sights on getting Brave Gladiators across the first hurdle when his charges play their first two matches of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign this month. The Namibia senior women’s national team will face Eswatini away at the Somhlolo National stadium at 13:00 on 21 February with the return scheduled for 26 February at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg at 15:00. Jacobs named his final 21-player squad for the two games on Monday,17 February 2025. “We intend to go all out in this round, the team is well prepared and in high…
The Saudi Arabia Football Association through the NFA President, Robert Shimooshili donated Referee Kits to all 14 regions countrywide. Each region received four sets of refereeing kits and two whistles. The donation was distributed at the NFA Induction workshop for the 14 Regional Referee Chairpersons which was held over the weekend in Oshakati. In addition to the kit handover, the NFA Referee Department gave the 12 FIFA Referees their badges. Chairperson of the Referee Committee, Erastus Shilunga welcomed the donation “Uniformity is vital in professionalizing our referees. We applaud the NFA leadership for the continuous support they have shown, the…
Hon. Marius Sheya, Governor of the Kunene Region, along with Her Worship Sieglinde Amamus, Mayor of Outjo, Hon. Sieglinde Amamus local authority councillor Patience Hoaes, and senior officials from various Kunene Region municipalities and regional councils, visited the NFA Soccer House this week. The visit focused on discussing the organization and planning for the highly anticipated Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, which Outjo will host from 18th to 21st April 2025.This marks the second time the youth competition will be held in the Kunene Region, and specifically in Outjo, the first being in 2015. NFA Organizing Committee chairperson, Niklaas Kisilipile, wished…