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The Namibian
The Brave Warriors suffered a setback in their 2027 Afcon qualifying campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni yesterday. …
Brave Warriors suffer a setback in MoroniThe Namibian
Brave Warriors midfielder Deon Hotto will reach a special milestone if selected to play in their Afcon 2027 qualifying match against Comoros at Moroni on Tuesday. …
Hotto to reach special milestoneThe Namibian
… Malawi produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Comoros 2-1 in the other Group C fixture, but their six points and +2 goal-difference were not enough to claim the best runner-up spot. …
Mozambique edge Angola as Cosafa semifinal line-ups are confirmedThe Namibian
… In Group C, Zambia have already secured their semi-final place following successive victories over Malawi and Comoros. …
Namibia join Zambia in u20 Cosafa Cup semifinalsThe Namibian
… The Brave Warriors will face Congo in Gaborone on 23 September before travelling to Moroni to face Comoros on 27 September as they begin their campaign for Afcon 2027. …
Nashixua and Tjiueza ruled out of Warriors squad due to injuryThe Namibian
… Record 12-time regional champions Zambia cruised to a 3-0 success against Comoros to make it two wins from two in Group C, while Malawi revived their hopes with a victory by the same scoreline over Botswana. …
Zambia book semifinal place as SA take controlThe Namibian
… Record 12-time champions Zambia will seek a second successive victory when they meet Comoros at ABB Stadium 2 at 11h00 CAT. …
Namibia take control of Group A at u20 Cosafa CupThe Namibian
… Comoros and Botswana round off Saturday’s programme with their Group C clash at 18h00 CAT. …
Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique off to winning startsInformanté
… Zambia, Malawi, Comoros and Botswana make up Group C. Only the three group winners and the best runner-up will progress to the semifinals, making every group-stage match crucial. …
Namibia face Mauritius in U-20 COSAFA openerThe Namibian
… The competition brings together Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa and Zambia in what promises to be a fiercely contested nine days of football. …
Southern Africa’s rising football stars set for battleNamibia lost 1-0 to Comoros in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Moroni, with Bendjaloud Youssouf scoring the winning goal in the 53rd minute. The loss marked Namibia's first defeat in their group G qualifying campaign despite creating several scoring chances.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia lost 1-0 to Comoros in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Moroni, with Bendjaloud Youssouf scoring the winning goal in the 53rd minute. The loss marked Namibia's first defeat in their group G qualifying campaign despite creating several scoring chances.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Deon Hotto, Namibia's 35-year-old midfielder, will become the country's joint most capped player with 87 caps if selected for Tuesday's Afcon 2027 qualifier against Comoros, matching Denzil Haoseb's record after making his debut in 2013.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mozambique secured the fourth semifinal place at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier after level points with Angola, advancing on Fair Play record. They will face Group A winners Namibia in Friday's semifinal, while defending champions South Africa meet Zambia after both completed perfect group-stage campaigns.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated Seychelles 3-0 to finish top of Group A with nine points from three matches without conceding a goal, securing their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national football team will be without Prins Tjiueza, Tuli Nashixua, David Ndeunyema, and Alex Mumbango for upcoming matches against Congo and Comoros due to injuries and travel documentation problems. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the squad still has sufficient depth and quality to compete.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambia became the first team to book their semifinal place in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Comoros. Defending champions South Africa took control of Group B with a 2-0 win over Angola, while Eswatini claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Lesotho.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia edged hosts Mozambique 1-0 in a TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier to move onto six points from two matches, with Rashid Naobeb scoring in the 18th minute. In another group match, Seychelles claimed their first victory with a 4-3 win over Mauritius, with the competition running until September 27 and the three pool winners and best runner-up advancing to the semi-finals.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated Mauritius 1-0, Zambia beat Malawi 2-0, and hosts Mozambique defeated Seychelles 4-1 in opening matches of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Maputo. The three pool winners and best runner-up will advance to the semi-finals, with the finalists qualifying for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2027.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Under-20 team begins their campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique against Mauritius, aiming to advance from Group A and secure a place at the 2027 continental finals in Ghana. The regional tournament runs from 18 to 27 September with 12 Southern African nations competing, with only the three group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Twelve nations including Namibia will compete in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique from 18–27 September, with the group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals and two continental places at stake.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors will play Russia's national team in Yekaterinburg on 3 October in their first senior meeting, an international friendly initiated by the Russian Football Union aimed at strengthening ties and opening cooperation opportunities between the two football associations in areas including player development and administration.
14 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's national football team will play three matches in 10 days at the end of September and early October: two Afcon 2027 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Comoros, and an international friendly against Russia in Yekaterinburg on 3 October. Coach Collin Benjamin said the Russia match would provide valuable experience against high-class opposition after a six-month break.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fixtures have been confirmed for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique, taking place from September 18-27, 2026, with 12 teams divided into three groups of four competing for regional honours.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum warns that most SADC countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will likely receive below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and March 2027, with above-average temperatures expected to compound water shortages and pressure on agriculture.
27 August 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 →
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 →
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 →
Namibia's Under-17 women's football team has been drawn to face Kenya in the FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers, with home and away legs scheduled for April. The winner will advance to face either Uganda or Zimbabwe in the second round.
15 January 2026 · New Era →