For Chula Chula duo Sibeso Musipili and Johannes Shiyave, earning a call-up to the Brave Warriors is a dream come true. But the two are hoping this is only the beginning of their journey with the senior national team.
The duo have been included in the squad for Namibia’s Africa Cup of Nations assignment against Cameroon, giving them an opportunity to show what they can bring to the national team.
Speaking at the squad announcement press conference, the Warriors Head Coach, Collin Benjamin had encouraging words for both players. He described Sibeso as a good example of what a goalkeeper should look like, particularly in terms of his physical attributes. He also pointed to his performances last season, when his club finished second on the league standings.
Johannes, who is receiving his second call-up but travelling with the senior team for the first time, was praised for his pace on the ball and ability to find spaces.
Both players will be hoping to make their Brave Warriors debuts when Namibia take on Cameroon at the Japoma Stadium in Douala at 21:00 on 12 November 2026.
For Sibeso, the experience has been exciting so far. He said he has been warmly welcomed by the senior players and is looking forward to learning from them, making the most of the opportunity and growing as a player.
For Johannes, the call-up means everything. He described representing the Brave Warriors as every footballer’s dream and said he has already learned a lot from the coaches during the training camp back home.
It has also been a completely new experience for him, from flying for the first time to getting a feel for the atmosphere and demands of senior international football. He admitted that breaking into the starting eleven will not be easy, but he is happy to be part of the team and ready to put in the work.