Brave Warriorshave entereda restructuring phase following 2026 World Cup disappointment
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“Following the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the Brave Warriors have now entered a restructuring phase as they prepare to take on Kuwait at next month's Fifa Friendly series in Kazakhstan.”
Brave Warriorswill participate in2026 FIFA series tournament in Kazakhstan
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“Brave Warriors head coach, Collin Benjamin, announced his 33-man local-based provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA series tournament taking place in Kazakhstan during the March and April international window.”
Brave Warriorsare scheduled totake part in the Fifa series in March and April
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“The new football sheriff says the 2025/26 football season might not conclude as planned because of the different breaks, such as the Brave Warriors being scheduled to take part in the Fifa series in March and April.”
Brave Warriorshave been drawn alongsideKuwait, Comoros, and hosts Kazakhstan
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“Namibia has been drawn alongside Kuwait, Comoros, and hosts Kazakhstan, with all matches set to be staged under the auspices of the Kazakhstan Football Federation.”
Brave Warriorsnamed in preliminary squad for African Nations Championship qualifiersWilly 'Awilo' Stephanus
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“Willy 'Awilo' Stephanus is named in the Brave Warriors' African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers preliminary squad, after ending his self-imposed exile from the national men's football team.”
“Although he was in the dugout for the contest which ended in a 5-0 loss, Kanalelo, who has served as assistant to five senior national team coaches over 15 years, announced prior to kick off that he would no longer be involved with the team after the tournament.”
Brave WarriorsbeatMozambique on Friday in Gqebehra, South Africa to reach the tournament decider
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“Namibian beat Mozambique on Friday in Gqebehra, South Africa, to reach the tournament decider, with Angola getting the better of Comoros in the other semi-final earlier the same day.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.