Namibia's national men's football team competing in international competitions including World Cup qualifiers and Africa Cup of Nations.
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New Era
Brave Warriors have been drawn alongside Kuwait, Comoros, and hosts Kazakhstan
“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.”
Warriors set for FIFA showdownNew Era
Stephanus plays for Brave Warriors
“The Brave Warriors international also confirmed that his visa is nearing expiry, adding further urgency to the situation.”
Stephanus set for new chapter after Saudi stintThe Namibian
Brave Warriors gave Virgil Vries his national team debut in 2009
“It was at Eleven Arrows FC that Vries firmly established his name, earning his Brave Warriors debut in 2009.”
Virgil Vries’ new chapter after retirementThe Namibian
Brave Warriors named in preliminary squad for African Nations Championship qualifiers Willy 'Awilo' Stephanus
“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.”
Attacker Awilo returns to Brave WarriorsThe Namibian
Brave Warriors lost Cosafa Cup final to Angola 5-0
“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.”
Kanalelo quits Brave WarriorsThe Namibian
Brave Warriors beat Mozambique on Friday in Gqebehra, South Africa to reach the tournament decider
“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.”
President backs Brave Warriors in Cosafa finalThe Namibian
Brave Warriors will face Angola's Palancas Negras in Cosafa Cup derby today
“Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin expects today's Cosafa Cup derby battle against Angola's Palancas Negras to be a taxing affair.”
Warriors itching for Angola showdownThe Namibian
Brave Warriors will this week decide whether to accept just over a quarter of N$15 million Afcon 2023 prize money
“The Brave Warriors will this week decide whether to accept just over a quarter of the N$15 million Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2023 prize money from the Namibia Football Association (NFA), the team's legal representative Kadhila Amoomo said yesterday.”
Afcon prize saga still unresolvedThe Namibian
Brave Warriors will receive N$4,1 million
“The senior national team, the Brave Warriors, will get N$4,1 of the N$15 million received from the Confederation of African Football.”
Brave Warriors get N$4,1 millionThe Namibian
Brave Warriors have enlisted the legal services of Kadhila Amoomo
“The N$15 million prize money has caused a commotion in football circles, with the Brave Warriors having enlisted the legal services of Kadhila Amoomo.”
Brave Warriors get N$4,1 millionNamibia'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Snewe Uanguraije Katjirua, a student at Jan Möhr Secondary School, is developing as a left back for Bucks Buccaneers in the Namibia Premier Football League after progressing through youth football in Swakopmund and winning titles with CBS Talents. His ambitions include playing for South Africa's Orlando Pirates and representing Namibia's senior national team at the FIFA World Cup.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa, a 23-year-old Namibian product of the MTC HopSol Youth League, has joined South African Premier Soccer League side Richards Bay and made his debut in the Nedbank Cup, scoring a penalty in a 3-3 draw against Siwelele. The defensive midfielder previously played for African Stars in Namibia's Premier League and is among several Namibian players pursuing international opportunities.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
Three-time Namibian Premier League winner Celestinus Wasserfall, who played for Chief Santos, Blue Waters and Orlando Pirates, has spent the past 15 years working as a heavy equipment operator at Namibian Ports Authority after a knee injury ended his playing career. Despite not realising his ambition to play professional football in Germany, Wasserfall says he is content with his secure job and life after football.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Following their 2026 World Cup qualification miss, Namibia's Brave Warriors have entered a restructuring phase, with more than 10 new local-based players called up ahead of a four-nation Fifa Friendly tournament in Kazakhstan next month where they face Kuwait, Kazakhstan, and Comoros. Coach Collin Benjamin says the team is starting anew with inexperienced players while balancing some experienced ones, and will later consider foreign-based players if they can add value.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's football head coach Collin Benjamin announced a 33-man provisional squad of locally based players for the 2026 FIFA series invitational tournament in Kazakhstan, describing it as an opportunity to develop players and coaches by competing against European and Asian opposition outside the traditional African competitive environment.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Mabos Vries, recently appointed as acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, has pledged to address critical stadium shortages and fixture delays while stabilising the association. He cited the lack of available football stadiums as the number one problem facing the Namibia Premier Football League and noted that the 2025/26 season may not conclude as planned due to various scheduled breaks.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's senior men's football team will participate in the FIFA Series during the March and April international window in Kazakhstan, where the Brave Warriors will play two official matches in a group with Kuwait, Comoros, and hosts Kazakhstan. Head coach Collin Benjamin called the invitation a positive step for Namibian football, with matches counting towards the FIFA World Rankings.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibian defender Sisqo Haraseb has secured a loan move to Iraqi Stars League side Al-Qassim FC from Botswana club Mochudi Centre Chiefs, following an impressive season with Mighty Gunners FC in the Namibia Premier League and a national team debut at the 2025 Cosafa Cup.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →