Also known as: Namibian women's national soccer team · the national team · Brave Gladiators team · the team · champions · Namibia women's national football team · Gladiators · Namibia's Brave Gladiators · Namibia's women's team · Namibia's women's national football team · Namibia's national women's football team · the Gladiators · the Brave Gladiators
Namibia's women's national football team that won the 2026 COSAFA Women's Championship, defeating South Africa 2-1 in the final.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised the Brave Gladiators for their historic victory over South Africa in the Cosafa Women's Championship, calling the achievement a testament to perseverance and describing sport as an investment in youth and national pride.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised the Brave Gladiators for their historic victory over South Africa in the Cosafa Women's Championship, calling the achievement a testament to perseverance and describing sport as an investment in youth and national pride.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Brave Gladiators won the Cosafa Women's Championship with a 2–1 victory over South Africa on Sunday, with star player Zenatha Coleman named Player of the Tournament. Coleman, 31, announced her retirement from Cosafa competitions but will continue representing Namibia in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while defender Emma Naris also retired after 15 years with the national team.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's women's national football team defeated South Africa 2-1 in the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2026 final in Polokwane, securing the country's first-ever victory over South Africa in the competition. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated the Brave Gladiators, describing the achievement as a testament to perseverance and an investment in youth development and national pride.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's football team defeated South Africa 2–1 in the final of the 2026 COSAFA Women's Championship in Polokwane to claim their first regional title. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah congratulated the squad on their achievement, citing the victory as testament to perseverance and discipline, and highlighting sport's role in youth empowerment and national development.
2 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's women's football team won the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2026, defeating South Africa's Banyana Banyana 2-1 in the final at Polokwane, ending a 20-year wait for the trophy. Goals from Muhinatjo Hanavi and Memory Ngonda secured the victory after South Africa scored first.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's national football team made history by reaching the COSAFA Women's Championship final for the first time, defeating Zambia 1-0 with a goal from Juliana Blou in the 89th minute.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia defeated defending champions Zambia 1-0 in the semi-final, with Juliana Blou scoring in injury time to send the Brave Gladiators to their first final in 20 years. They will face hosts South Africa, who beat Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties, in the final on Sunday.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Gladiators advanced to the semi-final of the Cosafa Women's Championship by finishing Group C with a superior goal difference despite level points with Mozambique and Madagascar. Head coach Lucky Kakuva expressed confidence ahead of today's match against defending champions Zambia at 12h00.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Brave Gladiators qualified for the semi-finals of the Cosafa Women Championships and will face defending champions Zambia at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Namibia topped group C on goal difference after winning one and losing one match, while Zambia finished first in group B with seven points.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Blue Waters Sport Club has relieved head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona and assistant coach Steven Damaseb, replacing them with former striker Armando Pedro until the end of the football season. Kasaona, who had helped the club avoid relegation, acknowledged the results-based nature of coaching appointments.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →