Deon Hotto — 35-year-old Namibian midfielder/winger playing for Orlando Pirates, nearing joint-record national caps with 87.
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The Namibian
Deon Hotto was named Man of the Match
“Deon Hotto was named Man of the Match and walked away with N$8 000 after his decisive performance in Orlando Pirates' narrow 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.”
Hotto keeps Pirates’ MTN8 dream aliveThe Namibian
Deon Hotto won South African Premiership Soccer League title for the first time
“Namibian forward Deon Hotto (35) won the South African Premiership Soccer League (PSL) title for the first time in his career, marking his ninth trophy with Orlando Pirates.”
Hotto wins first PSL titleThe Namibian
Deon Hotto was playing football in Swakopmund's first division as a teenager
“Around 16 years ago, Deon Hotto was playing football in Swakopmund's first division, having learned the game on the streets as a teenager.”
Editorial: A Lesson From HottoThe Namibian
Deon Hotto has consistently raised the Namibian flag beyond our borders
“Like national team captain Peter Shalulile, Hotto has consistently raised the Namibian flag beyond our borders.”
Editorial: A Lesson From HottoThe Namibian
Deon Hotto is leading the assist chart in the South African Premier Division with eight assists
“Deon Hotto is currently leading the assist chart in the South African Premier Division with eight assists.”
Hotto leads PSL assist chartThe Namibian
Deon Hotto provided the assist for Lebone Seema as Pirates equalised in stoppage time
“Hotto provided the assist for Lebone Seema as Pirates equalised deep into stoppage time (90+2) to secure a crucial point in their title chase.”
Hotto leads PSL assist chartNew Era
Deon Hotto plays for Orlando Pirates
“Drawing inspiration from Namibian stars Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns and Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates, Muyeka has climbed from village football to the country's top division.”
Golden boot race intensifiesThe Namibian
Deon Hotto swept in to head home a pinpoint cross by Muzeu Muzeu in 88th minute
“With only two minutes of normal time remaining, and the match seemingly heading for a goalless draw, Deon Hotto swept in to head home a pinpoint cross by Muzeu Muzeu, sending Namibia's handful of fans at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo wild with delight.”
Oh, what a feeling to be NamibianThe Namibian
Man of the match Hotto said it was a historic achievement for Namibia's first Afcon win
“At the post-match press conference, man of the match Hotto, nearly overwhelmed by emotion, said it was a historic achievement.”
Oh, what a feeling to be NamibianOrlando Pirates defeated African Stars 4-0 in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round second-leg on Friday, advancing to the group stages. Evidence Makgopa scored in the victory for the South African champions.
23 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Orlando Pirates defeated African Stars 4-0 in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round second-leg on Friday, advancing to the group stages. Evidence Makgopa scored in the victory for the South African champions.
23 October 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg on Saturday and must overturn the deficit in the return leg on 23 October in South Africa. Coach Gerald Güther expressed confidence the team can mount a comeback, citing their previous 2-0 second-leg victory over AS Mangasport despite losing the first leg 3-1.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has questioned the absence of boxers from the 2026 Namibia Annual Sport Awards finalists, noting the nominees represent the best of Namibian sport "minus our boxers." Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya also raised concerns that accomplished professional boxers were missing from nominations and called for greater accountability to ensure all eligible athletes have an opportunity for recognition.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Brave Warriors suffered a 6-0 defeat to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday, one of their heaviest losses in history. The Warriors held Russia at 1-0 at halftime but conceded five goals in the second half in a dominant Russian performance.
5 October 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 →
Seven Namibian foreign-based players featured in the opening preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with several progressing to the next stage. Namibian international Deon Hotto featured for Orlando Pirates, who advanced to face Namibian champions African Stars in the next round.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Deon Hotto scored the decisive goal in Orlando Pirates' 1-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final, earning him Man of the Match and N$8,000. Pirates will host the second leg on 29 August with a place in the final at stake.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former SKW FC player of the year Marco van Wyk won multiple domestic competitions with Black Africa as a midfielder-striker but rarely played full matches for Namibia's national team, citing competition from players in South African professional leagues and timing as factors.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian forward Deon Hotto won his first South African Premiership Soccer League title as Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College FC 2-0 on the final day of the season, marking the club's first league championship in 14 years and ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-year winning streak.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Deon Hotto has progressed from playing first-division football in Swakopmund to becoming part of a team competing in South Africa's top-flight league, and his non-profit organisation plans to return benefits to the community, including a sports stadium in Swakopmund, offering a model of the kind of role model Namibia needs.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian winger Deon Hotto is leading the South African Premier Division assist standings with eight, while playing as a left-back for Orlando Pirates. The 35-year-old has featured in 19 of the club's 24 league matches and has also scored one goal this season.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibian Premier Football League strikers are delivering goals at remarkable consistency this season, with Bernard Horaseb and Junior Petrus leading with seven joint goals each, while teenage sensation Jonas Michael (18) continues to impress despite self-doubt. The competition intensifies as Round 17 and 18 continue this weekend.
12 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 →