In a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification-CAF group H encounter, Namibia emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against São Tomé on Tuesday, 21 November 2023, at the Grand Estade Agadir in Morocco. Prins Tjiueza opened the scoring for Namibia in the 9th minute with a powerful corner kick, setting the tone for Namibia’s dominant performance in the initial stages of the game.As the game progressed, São Tomé fought back, but failed to break through Namibia’s defence. In the second half, São Tomé’s Goncalves Mateus, scored an own goal in the 75th min.Coach Benjamin emphasized the significance of the collected points,…
Author: Nancy Halweendo
Ahead of their pivotal FIFA World Cup Qualification match against São Tomé, scheduled for tomorrow at 17h00 at Grand Estade Agadir, Namibia Senior Men national team Coach Collin Benjamin and Captain Ananias Gebhardt, shared their perspectives on the team’s preparations and expectations in an exclusive MD-1 interview. Coach Collin Benjamin, said that the team utilized their time efficiently to rectify key areas in preparation for the encounter. “The time between the two matches has been sufficient to effectively address key areas and fine-tune our strategy and rectify our mistakes ahead of the encounter,” he stated. Speaking on their opponent, Benjamin…
Namibia’s Tafel Lager Brave Warriors wasted no time in regrouping and preparing for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against São Tomé, following their narrow 1-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The Tafel Lager Brave Warriors departed Malabo on the 16th November 2023, and after tedious hours in transit, arrived in Agadir Morocco at midnight. With only five days before their next match, preparations began immediately on the 17th November 2023, at the Annex Stadium. As Namibia and counterparts, São Tomé gear up for their clash at the Grand Stade Agadir in Morocco…
In a closely contested match at Estade Malambo, Namibia’s national football team, the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors experienced a 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea this afternoon. Despite the disappointing result, both Coach Benjamin and the team captain remain optimistic about their upcoming match against São Tomé. Namibia showcased their strength in the first half, dominating the game and creating clear chances. However, they were unable to convert these opportunities into goals. In the 60th minute, Coach Collin’s attempt to revive the game by introducing young talents Uetuuru Kambato and Prins Tjiueza wasn’t successful as Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea broke…
In a strategic move to acclimate to the conditions in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia’s Senior Men National team, the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, have been on a journey of rigorous training, since their arrival from Johanessburg South Africa, where the team has been in camp preparing for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea will host the Brave Warriors on November 15, 2023 at their national Stadium, Estadio de Malabo at 14h00. Coach Collin Benjamin shed light on the team’s preparation, emphasizing a strict focus on physicality, mental and physical conditioning. He stressed the significance of overcoming…
In an exclusive interview with NFA Media, four talented players from the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors’ provisional team shared their journey to national duties, and their aspirations and dreams, as the teamprepares for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé. The talented Warriors, Quinton Khuruseb, Sem Ndahangwapo, Simon Elago, and Given Mutuezu, offer a glimpse into the unwavering commitment required to represent their nation on the international stage. Forward, Quinton Khuruseb of Tigers FC, who remains undaunted by the absence of a national cap, shared his enthusiasm for the journey ahead, emphasizing that representing the land is the crowning point of every footballer’s career, making it a highly competitive endeavor. “It takes hard work, resilience and…
In a remarkable display of unity and support, the 4th edition of the MTC Knock Out Project is dedicating its efforts to raising funds for the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, as the team gears up for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] to be held in Ivory Coast in January 2024. The project, initiated by MTC, aims to achieve two significant goals: to ensure the team’s readiness for the prestigious competition and to propel them past the group stages. MTC’s Chief Human Capital Corporate Affairs and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, spoke passionately about the team’s unwavering commitment and the…
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) kicked off the excitement for the 2023/24 FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) with a significant announcement – the prize money for this season will surge from last year’s N$80,000 to an impressive N$250,000. Scheduled to commence on November 11, this season’s league promises an array of thrilling fixtures, with the schedule set to be unveiled either by the end of this week or early next week. In a unique format, teams will play double-headers, and a draw has already been conducted to pair the teams as traveling partners. FNB Namibia has shown unwavering support by…
In a testament to dedication and commitment, Namibia Football Association’s FIFA Connect Coordinator, Lydia Hatzenberg, achieved the highest distinction by graduating at the pinnacle of the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma, on the 25th of October 2023 at the FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma stands as a milestone in FIFA’s mission to enhance and professionalize the role of safeguarding officers within the football community, in the federations’ commitment to instil child and adult safeguarding and child protection standards throughout the world of football. This commitment comes as a response to the need…
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) Acting Technical Director, Jaqueline Shipanga has expressed great admiration for the Technical Directors of various Member Associations who have responded to the invitation to identify potential Women Instructors within their associations. Shipanga, who is also a FIFA/CAF Technical Expert and Instructor for the CAF New Women Instructors course, lauded CAF for creating opportunities for the development of younger instructors in Africa, highlightingthe need for mentorship programs to support both new and elite instructors. Expressing her gratitude for being selected to conduct the courses for the elite in Africa, Shipanga acknowledged the years of effort from CAF and the NFA in supporting her personal development, saying…