Also known as: Coach Collin Benjamin
Collin Benjamin — Head coach of Namibia's national men's football team (Brave Warriors), leading squad rebuilding and competing in 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
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The Namibian
Head coach Collin Benjamin took his charges through a rejuvenation session after the 17-hour flight
“The NFA says after the 17-hour flight, head coach Collin Benjamin took his charges through the ropes in a carefully structured rejuvenation session, which he says is essential for maintaining performance levels.”
Brave Warriors settle in KazakhstanNew Era
Collin Benjamin is league coordinator and Brave Warriors coach
“League coordinator and Brave Warriors coach Collin Benjamin said the league started with over 750 players, a number that has been steadily increasing as more teams register each year.”
Youth league to resume this weekNew Era
Collin Benjamin is coach and technical director of the MTC HopSol Youth League
“Brave Warriors coach and technical director of the MTC HopSol Youth League, Collin Benjamin, said that being a product of the HopSol youth league means the platform was created to help Namibia unearth talent, even for international leagues.”
Nashixwa off to a good start in South AfricaThe Namibian
National coach Collin Benjamin said they are in a rebuilding phase integrating new players
“At yesterday's training session, national coach Collin Benjamin said they are in a rebuilding phase as they try and integrate new players into the squad.”
A new dawn for the Brave WarriorsNew Era
Collin Benjamin announced 33-man local-based provisional squad for 2026 FIFA series
“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.”
FIFA: Benjamin names provisional squadNew Era
Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin welcomed FIFA's invitation
“Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin welcomed FIFA's invitation, describing it as a positive step for Namibian football.”
Warriors set for FIFA showdownThe Namibian
Collin Benjamin called up to national team Sisqo Haraseb in March 2025
“His strong domestic form did not go unnoticed, earning him a national team call-up in March 2025 from Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin, a moment that paved the way for his international breakthrough.”
Haraseb secures loan move to IraqThe Namibian
Collin Benjamin is the head coach of Brave Warriors
“Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin says Namibia's youth footballers are not too far off the level of their South African heavy-hitters Mamelodi Sundowns peers who won the HopHydro Cup on Sunday.”
Benjamin calls on youth to double effortThe Namibian
Collin Benjamin gave a post-tournament assessment with Desert FM
“In his post-tournament assessment with Desert FM this week, Benjamin said there were many positives and lessons to be taken on board from their visiting rivals.”
Benjamin calls on youth to double effortThe Namibian
Collin Benjamin devised the international youth tournament
“Like the Hopsol league, the international youth tournament is devised by Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin and CBS founder.”
Namibia to host international HopHydro Cup Namibia youth football tourneyThe world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
Namibia's Brave Warriors were placed in Group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. Head coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, noting that success will depend on preparation, discipline and maintaining belief throughout the campaign.
20 May 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's senior men's football team has been placed in Group G of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside five-time African champions Cameroon, Comoros, and Congo. The Brave Warriors previously defeated Cameroon during 2023 AFCON qualifying and recently faced Comoros in a friendly match.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia was placed in Group G of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Cameroon, Comoros and Congo Brazzaville. The top two teams from each group will qualify automatically for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in June 2027.
19 May 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →