3 March – Theย Namibia Football Associationย (NFA) continues to strengthen its youth development structures, with two of its key officials attending a regional scouting workshop in South Africa.
The programme is hosted by the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in collaboration with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (ISPO) and the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng.
The two-day professional development programme focuses on advanced scouting techniques, talent identification, and modern football expertise aimed at strengthening grassroots and elite player pathways across the region.
Representing the NFA at the workshop are Talent Development Scheme & Education Officer Woody Jacobs and Youth Development Officer Heinni Kavendjii. Their participation reflects the associationโs commitment to enhancing scouting capacity and improving youth football structures in Namibia.
โWe are grateful to the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations and its partners for creating a platform that allows us to sharpen our scouting knowledge and exchange ideas with experts from across the region. This workshop has provided valuable insights into modern talent identification and player development methodologies. As representatives of the Namibia Football Association, we are committed to applying what we have learned to strengthen our youth structures and ensure that young players in Namibia receive the best possible guidance and opportunities to reach their full potential.โ