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Brave Warriors

Also known as: Brave Warriors jersey

Namibia's national football team competing in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and FIFA series matches.

2023-09-082026-09-07
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Brave Warriors recorded fifth consecutive defeat

    Source

    “Namibia's defeat to Kazakhstan recorded the Brave Warriors' fifth consecutive defeat.”

    Brave Warriors swallow bitter pill against Kazakhstan

  3. New Era

    The Brave Warriors suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kazakhstan

    Source

    “The Brave Warriors suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kazakhstan's national football team on Wednesday in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA Series international friendly matches in Astana.”

    Brave Warriors fall to Kazakhstan

  4. New Era

    Brave Warriors is competing in 2026 FIFA Series international friendlies in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Source

    “Namibia's senior national football team, Brave Warriors, is in Astana, Kazakhstan, where they will compete in the 2026 FIFA Series international friendlies.”

    Warriors set for high stakes Kazakhstan test

  5. New Era

    Brave Warriors will face Kazakhstan national football team today at Astana Arena

    Source

    “The Brave Warriors will open their campaign against the hosts, the Kazakhstan national football team, today at the Astana Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 14h00 Namibian time.”

    Warriors set for high stakes Kazakhstan test

  6. New Era

    Brave Warriors will face Comoros national football team on 28 March

    Source

    “After facing Kazakhstan, Namibia will return to the same venue on 28 March to take on the Comoros national football team in their second and final match of the FIFA Series tournament.”

    Warriors set for high stakes Kazakhstan test

  7. The Namibian

    Brave Warriors were the national team that Alfie Ndyenge and Gerros Urikhob played for

    Source

    “Alfie Ndyenge, who later also played for the Brave Warriors, was also in it.”

    Oshikoto aiming for the final

  8. The Namibian

    Brave Warriors have safely arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the Fifa Series

    Source

    “Senior national men's team Brave Warriors have safely arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the much talked about Fifa Series.”

    Brave Warriors settle in Kazakhstan

  9. New Era

    Brave Warriors qualified for Africa Cup of Nations four times

    Source

    “Football has also delivered notable moments, with the Brave Warriors qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations four times.”

    36 years on: Experts reflect on Namibia's sport state

  10. New Era

    Brave Warriors produced young talent who moved to Premier League and beyond

    Source

    “Benjamin takes pride in the fact that the league has been able to produce young talent who have taken their careers seriously and moved on to the Premier League and beyond.”

    Youth league to resume this week

  11. The Namibian

    Brave Warriors won Cosafa Cup in 2015 under coach Ricardo Mannetti

    Source

    “I am proud to have been in the Namibian team that won the country's first Cosafa Cup under coach Ricardo Mannetti in South Africa in 2015.”

    Never compete or compare yourself with others – ex-goalie Vries
Sport

Warriors World Cup campaign closes with N$243,667 balance

The News

Namibia's Brave Warriors World Cup campaign generated N$2.33 million in income over 10 months and ended with a N$243,667 balance, according to the final report submitted to the Namibia Football Association. The campaign, established to rally public and corporate support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification bid, succeeded in raising public enthusiasm and securing sponsorship through events including a fundraising gala dinner.

13 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Warriors World Cup campaign closes with N$243,667 balance

    Namibia's Brave Warriors World Cup campaign generated N$2.33 million in income over 10 months and ended with a N$243,667 balance, according to the final report submitted to the Namibia Football Association. The campaign, established to rally public and corporate support for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification bid, succeeded in raising public enthusiasm and securing sponsorship through events including a fundraising gala dinner.

    13 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Young Namibian footballers advised on path to professional careers

    An advice column urges young players dreaming of professional football abroad to understand that success requires time, discipline, and consistent hard work, noting that many Namibian professionals playing abroad are close to or over 30 years old. The writer emphasizes using the local league as a stepping stone, setting personal goals, and maintaining high performance standards once opportunities arise.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Namibian Hanamub wins four awards at AmaZulu

    Namibian defender Riaan Hanamub won four awards at AmaZulu FC's 2025/26 end-of-season ceremony: Most Consistent Player, Most Disciplined Player, Coach's Award, and President's Award. Hanamub made 33 appearances across all competitions, scoring one goal and registering two assists as the Brave Warriors left-back featured prominently in the South African Premiership club's backline.

    30 July 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Namibian striker Shalulile joins Tanzania's Young Africans

    Namibian international Peter Shalulile has signed with Tanzanian champions Young Africans as a free agent after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns, where he scored 136 goals across all competitions and won multiple PSL titles and the CAF Champions League.

    29 July 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ongava appoints Amos Shiyuka as board chairman

    Ongava has appointed businessman and former Brave Warriors captain Amos Shiyuka as board chairperson of Ongava Game Reserve and Ongava Hai//om Tourism, citing his leadership, strategic insight and commitment to conservation as key factors in the decision.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. 21-year-old Namibian footballer reaches England club

    Alex-Romio Kenamuinjo, 21, who grew up playing street football in Katutura, now plays as a centre-back for Pilkington Football Club in England. His journey included captaining Namibia's under-13 national team at age 12 and development through local academies and trials in South Africa.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 19 June

  1. Retired Black Africa midfield star Mogane reflects on career

    Rusten Sukhile Mogane, a retired Black Africa midfield playmaker and Brave Warriors coach, reflects on his career highlights including leading Black Africa to cup victories and being selected for the South West Africa Currie Cup team at age 17 while still a pupil at Augustineum High School.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Namibian defender Sisqo signs with Zimbabwe club Hard Rock FC

    Namibian centre-back Sisqo Haraseb has signed for Zimbabwe Premier League side Hard Rock FC after returning from a loan spell with Iraqi outfit Al-Qassim FC, becoming the first Namibian international to play for the Kwekwe-based club.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Namibia drawn with Cameroon, Comoros, Congo for 2027 Afcon

    Namibia's Brave Warriors face Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Cameroon are five-time African champions and ranked 45th globally, while Namibia are ranked 120th in the world and 31st in Africa.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Former Namibian footballer Rodney Wallace Doeseb dies

    Rodney Wallace Doeseb, a former national star who played goalkeeper for Brave Warriors and Eleven Arrows, has died. The Namibian football fraternity has mourned his passing, with colleagues describing him as a passionate advocate for football development and regional football structures in Erongo.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Young goalkeeper Leo Scholz debuts for Namibia U/17 team

    Leo Scholz, a 7-year-old who started playing football at DTS in 2016, has developed into a goalkeeper and shot-stopper. He recently made his Namibia U/17 national team debut, fulfilling a long-held dream to represent his country.

    7 May 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Former goalkeeper Subeb launches youth development programme

    Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Arnold Subeb has launched a goalkeeper development initiative offering training sessions for players Under-9 to Under-18 at weekends, focusing on technical, tactical, and physical development with modern goalkeeping methodologies.

    29 April 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 19 April

  1. NFA has land for 10 stadiums but lacks funding

    The Namibia Football Association has secured more than 10 land sites countrywide to build stadiums but lacks the financial resources to develop them, instead seeking external and local investment. The NFA's projects are separate from the government's plan to build 28 stadiums across regions, though the association will provide technical advisory support to ensure compliance with international football standards.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 April

  1. Former defender Haukambe's journey from Walvis Bay to German football

    Sedekia Haukambe rose from street football in Walvis Bay to play for Namibian clubs Black Africa and Civics before spending 15 years in German lower divisions, ultimately representing his country in junior national teams and advising young players to pursue professional opportunities beyond Namibia's borders.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. African Stars lead Chula Chula by one point in final league push

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race goes to the final two rounds with African Stars holding a one-point lead over PstBet Eeshoke Chula Chula, after the teams drew and both won their respective matches this weekend. The tight race has drawn large crowds and underlined growing interest in domestic football.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

  3. African Stars chase fourth straight title as Chula Chula closes in

    The Namibia Premier Football League title race reaches its climax this weekend with African Stars one point ahead of Eeshoke Chula Chula with two rounds remaining. Stars need maximum points against Unam and FC Ongos to secure a fourth consecutive title, while Chula Chula hopes the defending champions slip up in their final matches against Okahandja United and Bucks Buccaneers.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 April

  1. Steven Tjenao: From Coblenz school to Brave Warriors

    Former Chief Santos and national team defender Steven Tjenao, born in Okakarara and who started playing organised football at age eight, won two NPL titles and three NFA Cups with Santos before earning four caps for Namibia under coach Ted Dumitru in 2002. Now a truck driver, Tjenao reflects on his football career and advises young players to remain fit, punctual and confident in their abilities.

    3 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Bruwer criticises Newspaper Cup player and coach selection

    Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Danzyl Bruwer has questioned the fairness of player and coach selection for the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, arguing that some players bypass the Governor's Cup trials and that established national coaches should not coach regional teams in a developmental tournament. He contends the selection process undermines the cup's intended purpose to develop players, officials, and coaches equally.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Uno Boy returns with message of unity for Namibian music

    Award-winning musician Abner Kangumbe, known as Uno Boy, has returned from a four-year sabbatical during which he studied IT and co-founded an IT business. He is releasing new music and calls for Namibian artists to unite and work together to grow the industry, citing the success of South African artists who collaborate openly.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Brave Warriors suffer 2-0 defeat to Kazakhstan in Fifa Series

    Namibia's football team lost 2-0 to Kazakhstan in their first-ever Fifa Series match, leaving them at the bottom of their group with no points. The defeat marks Namibia's fifth consecutive loss, and they face Comoros on Saturday in a match crucial for group runner-up status.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Brave Warriors lose 2-0 to Kazakhstan in friendly

    Namibia's national football team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kazakhstan in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA Series friendly fixtures in Astana. Head coach Collin Benjamin said his team had good chances to score and performed well overall, but the difference came down to taking opportunities and the opponent's physical approach.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Brave Warriors face Kazakhstan in international friendly test

    Namibia's senior football team is in Astana, Kazakhstan, to compete in the 2026 FIFA Series international friendlies, opening their campaign against the hosts today at Astana Arena. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the team views the match as a valuable opportunity to measure itself against strong international opposition and showcase the squad's potential.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Oshikoto coach eyes first Newspaper Cup final since 2002

    Nelson Geingob, coach of Oshikoto region's football team, says they can reach the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup final this year, hoping to win the trophy that has eluded them since reaching the final in 2002 when they lost 3-2 to Omaheke. Geingob, who was part of that 2002 team and later became a Brave Warriors stalwart, says reaching the final would extend his contract by two years and give the region a chance to produce more national players.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia's Brave Warriors arrive in Kazakhstan for FIFA Series

    Namibia's national men's football team has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 2026 FIFA Series. The squad will face Kazakhstan tomorrow and Comoros on Saturday at the Astana Arena, bolstered by the arrival of three foreign-based players.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Football legends assess Namibia's sport progress since 1990

    As Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, football legends offered mixed assessments of the sport's development: while some highlighted achievements like regional league decentralisation, women's football success, and Cosafa wins, others argued investment has been inadequate and called for stronger grassroots structures, more players in top foreign leagues, and improved stadium standards.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 20 March

  1. Experts warn Namibian sport hampered by underfunding and infrastructure gaps

    As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Otjozondjupa eyes Nedbank Cup title with new coach

    Otjozondjupa region is confident of success at this year's Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup in Keetmanshoop, having won the title three times previously. The team has appointed former Brave Warriors striker Augustinus Mukoya as coach and despite fielding a mostly new squad, team manager Donovan Tjombe says they have the experience and talent to reach the knockout stages.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. MTC HopSol Youth League resumes for tenth anniversary season

    The 2026 MTC HopSol Youth League will commence on Thursday, marking its 10th anniversary with 115 teams expected to participate. The league, which has grown from 800 players in its first year to over 2,000 last year, aims to develop youth talent and has produced players who have progressed to the Premier League, tertiary institutions, and the national teams.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Ex-goalkeeper Vries advises avoiding comparison with others

    Former Brave Warriors goalkeeper Virgil Vries, one of only three post-independence Namibian players to join South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, credits hard work, patience, discipline and consistency for his career achievements. He emphasises the importance of focusing on one's own journey rather than competing or comparing oneself with others, and now works in goalkeeper development at clubs in South Africa.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Ricardo Mannetti: Namibian football legend reflects on career

    Former Brave Warriors midfielder Ricardo Mannetti, who debuted for Namibia at 17 and went on to win the PSL with Santos in 2011 and the Cosafa Cup as coach in 2015, reflects on his playing and coaching career, crediting discipline and mental strength for his success and now serving as sporting director of Ongos Sport Club.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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