Football fraternity remembers late Savage
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Several high-ranking football personalities have paid respects to the late Robbie Savage.
Regarded as the Brave Warriors 'Number One Fan', the 50-year-old passed away yesterday in the Katutura State Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
A media release issued by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) yesterday quoted former NFA President John Muinjo as saying Savage was a committed supporter of the national team and local football in general.
“Robbie was a lively character at all times, and when he was not happy with something he made sure everyone understood how he feels,” said Muinjo.
Brave Warriors captain Ronald Ketjijere said Savage was considered part of the national team.
“We liked him so much that he could bathe in any room [where the Brave Warriors were staying]. We would give him clothes and money and after that he won't talk to us,” Ketjijere said.
NFA President Frans Mbidi said Namibia has lost an ardent football hero and Savage's passion for the game should be emulated.
NFA Secretary-General Barry Rukoro said Savage's frank attitude will be missed.
“Football will miss his straight talk and innocent opinions on the game he loved. His ways of claiming his perceived rights, particularly in the national team, stands out from our interactions,” said Rukoro.
Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti said Savage always reminded him that he (Mannetti) was his 'laaitie', as in younger brother.
“We grow up in the same neighbourhood, Khomasdal, and he was older than me and he would always make sure he told people that “ Is my laaitie” and he never said my full name, always Ricardo Netti. He would never say Mannetti, I never knew why, maybe because I was his laaitie.
“I remember one day, he insisted on wearing my jersey number (10) and he would jump up and down shouting Come on Namibia! and promoting me. That, I will forever remember about him.”
His funeral is scheduled for 29 July. - Nampa
Regarded as the Brave Warriors 'Number One Fan', the 50-year-old passed away yesterday in the Katutura State Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
A media release issued by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) yesterday quoted former NFA President John Muinjo as saying Savage was a committed supporter of the national team and local football in general.
“Robbie was a lively character at all times, and when he was not happy with something he made sure everyone understood how he feels,” said Muinjo.
Brave Warriors captain Ronald Ketjijere said Savage was considered part of the national team.
“We liked him so much that he could bathe in any room [where the Brave Warriors were staying]. We would give him clothes and money and after that he won't talk to us,” Ketjijere said.
NFA President Frans Mbidi said Namibia has lost an ardent football hero and Savage's passion for the game should be emulated.
NFA Secretary-General Barry Rukoro said Savage's frank attitude will be missed.
“Football will miss his straight talk and innocent opinions on the game he loved. His ways of claiming his perceived rights, particularly in the national team, stands out from our interactions,” said Rukoro.
Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti said Savage always reminded him that he (Mannetti) was his 'laaitie', as in younger brother.
“We grow up in the same neighbourhood, Khomasdal, and he was older than me and he would always make sure he told people that “ Is my laaitie” and he never said my full name, always Ricardo Netti. He would never say Mannetti, I never knew why, maybe because I was his laaitie.
“I remember one day, he insisted on wearing my jersey number (10) and he would jump up and down shouting Come on Namibia! and promoting me. That, I will forever remember about him.”
His funeral is scheduled for 29 July. - Nampa
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