Brave Warriors gear up for crucial World Cup qualifiers
Football
Namibia\'s Brave Warriors are poised to conclude their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with pivotal matches against Liberia and Tunisia. Scheduled for 9 and 13 October 2025, respectively, these fixtures will determine the team\'s fate in Group H.
Head coach Collin Benjamin has selected a balanced squad, combining experienced internationals with emerging talent. The squad includes players from domestic clubs as well as those playing abroad.
Goalkeepers: Edward Maova, Kamajanda Ndisiro, Jonas Mateus
Defenders: Charles Hambira, David Aingwafa, Ivan Kamberipa, Ngero Katua, Riaan Hanamub, Sisqo Haraseb, Kennedy Eib, Kennedy Amutenya
Midfielders: Aprocius Petrus, Dynamo Fredericks, Elias Hambongo, Alfeus Leevi, Moses Shidolo, Paulus Amutenya, Tjipe Karuombe
Forwards: Awillo Stephanus, David Ndeunyema, Peter Shalulile, Erastus Kulula, Deon Hotto, Bethuel Muzeu
Group H standings
As of the latest standings, Tunisia leads Group H with 22 points from eight matches, remaining unbeaten. Namibia is second with 15 points, having secured four wins and three draws. Liberia sits third with 11 points, while Malawi is fourth on 10 points. São Tomé and Príncipe remain at the bottom of the group without a win.
In their last meeting, Namibia and Liberia played to a 1-1 draw, with Tjipe Karuombe scoring for Namibia. The result underscores the competitiveness of the group and the importance of the upcoming matches for Namibia\'s qualification hopes.
Coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to compete in both fixtures, emphasising the importance of discipline, teamwork, and tactical awareness as Namibia looks to secure a historic first World Cup qualification.
The Brave Warriors will enter the matches determined to maximise points and strengthen their position in the group as they aim for a place in the final play-offs.
Head coach Collin Benjamin has selected a balanced squad, combining experienced internationals with emerging talent. The squad includes players from domestic clubs as well as those playing abroad.
Goalkeepers: Edward Maova, Kamajanda Ndisiro, Jonas Mateus
Defenders: Charles Hambira, David Aingwafa, Ivan Kamberipa, Ngero Katua, Riaan Hanamub, Sisqo Haraseb, Kennedy Eib, Kennedy Amutenya
Midfielders: Aprocius Petrus, Dynamo Fredericks, Elias Hambongo, Alfeus Leevi, Moses Shidolo, Paulus Amutenya, Tjipe Karuombe
Forwards: Awillo Stephanus, David Ndeunyema, Peter Shalulile, Erastus Kulula, Deon Hotto, Bethuel Muzeu
Group H standings
As of the latest standings, Tunisia leads Group H with 22 points from eight matches, remaining unbeaten. Namibia is second with 15 points, having secured four wins and three draws. Liberia sits third with 11 points, while Malawi is fourth on 10 points. São Tomé and Príncipe remain at the bottom of the group without a win.
In their last meeting, Namibia and Liberia played to a 1-1 draw, with Tjipe Karuombe scoring for Namibia. The result underscores the competitiveness of the group and the importance of the upcoming matches for Namibia\'s qualification hopes.
Coach Collin Benjamin expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to compete in both fixtures, emphasising the importance of discipline, teamwork, and tactical awareness as Namibia looks to secure a historic first World Cup qualification.
The Brave Warriors will enter the matches determined to maximise points and strengthen their position in the group as they aim for a place in the final play-offs.
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