5 March 2026 -The Brave Gladiators received a reward boost of N$ 300,000.00 from telecommunication giants as bonuses after their historic Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship win earlier this month . The sponsorship forms part of MTC โs continued commitment to the growth of sport in the country, particularly football.
Each player and technical team member will receive N$ 10,000.00 from this monies.
Officials expressed their appreciation for the support, noting that corporate partnerships play a vital role in strengthening womenโs football and providing players with the necessary resources to compete at a higher level.
Womenโs General Manager at the NFA, Jacqueline Gertze highlighted the achievements and contributions of players from the Namibia womenโs national football team and their impact on the growth of womenโs football in Namibia.
โIt reflects on the historic moment in 2006 when captain Helvi Eliakim led the team to its first-ever final in the COSAFA Cup. In that memorable match played in Lusaka, Namibia defeated Zambia on penalties after a 1โ1 draw, with the late Stephanie Hummel scoring the decisive goal.Unfortunately, Namibia didnโt manage to beat South Africa in the final
She also recognized the leadership of Queen Manga, who later became captain of the team and continues to serve Namibian football as a referees administrator under the Namibia Football Association. In addition, she praised the journey of the Gladiator players who started playing football at the age of 10 in the NFA Gals & Goals League.
MTC Namibia has been one of the leading corporate supporters of sport in Namibia, investing in various sporting codes and national teams over the years.The contribution to the Brave Gladiators is expected to further motivate the team as they continue to represent Namibia and inspire the next generation of young female footballers across the country.
