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Collin Benjamin

Also known as: Benjamin · League coordinator · Brave Warriors coach

Head coach of Namibia's Brave Warriors national football team, leading squad rebuilding after World Cup qualification miss.

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

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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

Saturday 28 March

  1. 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. 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

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

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibian midfielder Nashixwa debuts for Richards Bay in South Africa

    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

Thursday 12 February

  1. Namibia rebuilds squad for friendly tournament in Kazakhstan

    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

Friday 6 February

  1. Brave Warriors coach names 33 local players for 2026 FIFA series

    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

Thursday 5 February

  1. Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity

    According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 29 January

  1. Namibia's Warriors to compete in FIFA Series in Kazakhstan

    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

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