Namibia national football team
The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in men's international football and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association.[2] They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have made three appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Nickname(s) | Brave Warriors | |||
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Association | Namibia Football Association (NFA) | |||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | |||
Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | |||
Head coach | Collin Benjamin | |||
Captain | Petrus Shitembi | |||
Most caps | Denzil Haoseb (82) | |||
Top scorer | Peter Shalulile (16) | |||
Home stadium | Independence Stadium | |||
FIFA code | NAM | |||
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FIFA ranking | ||||
Current | 114 ![]() | |||
Highest | 68 (November 1998) | |||
Lowest | 167 (July 2006) | |||
First international | ||||
![]() ![]() (Namibia; 16 May 1989) | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
![]() ![]() (Windhoek, Namibia; 25 August 1996) ![]() ![]() (Windhoek, Namibia; 15 July 2000) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
![]() ![]() (Cairo, Egypt; 8 November 1996) ![]() ![]() (Alexandria, Egypt; 13 July 2001) | ||||
Africa Cup of Nations | ||||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1998) | |||
Best result | Group stage (1998, 2008, 2019) | |||
African Nations Championship | ||||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2018) | |||
Best result | Quarter-finals (2018) | |||
COSAFA Cup | ||||
Appearances | 19 (first in 1997) | |||
Best result | Champions (2015) | |||
History
Namibia played its first international under the name South-West Africa on 16 May 1989 at home against neighbouring Angola and lost 1–0. On 23 March 1990, only two days after gaining independence from South Africa, they hosted neighbour Zimbabwe and lost 5–1. On 7 June, they lost a home friendly 2–1 to Mauritius. Namibia's next contests were played in Lesotho, where they lost 2–0 to their hosts on 1 August 1992, but gained their first ever draw in a 2–2 tie against the same opposition the very next day. Namibia's first win came on 1 July 1994 in a 1–0 victory away over Botswana in a friendly. On 17 May 1998, Namibia played their first match outside of Africa and against non-African opposition, losing 2–1 in a friendly in France against Saudi Arabia.[3]
Namibia has made three appearances in the African Cup of Nations, going out in the first round in all three competitions. In 1998, Namibia lost to Ivory Coast 4–3 and drew Angola 3–3 before losing to South Africa 4–1. In 2008, Namibia lost to Morocco 5–1 and to Ghana 1–0 but drew Guinea 1–1 in their last match. In 2019, they lost all their group games scoring only a single goal. They lost to Morocco 1–0, and suffered the same loss to South Africa before losing to Ivory Coast 4–1.
The most capped player of the Brave Warriors is defender Denzil Haoseb with 82 caps while Peter Shalulile is the all-time top goal scorer with 16 goals. He reached this milestone in a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in the AFCON qualifiers at Yaoundé on 24 March 2023.[4][5]
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2023
24 March 2023 AFCON qualification | Cameroon ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Yaoundé, Cameroon |
21:30 (UTC+01:00) |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium Referee: Redouane Jiyed (Morocco) |
28 March 2023 AFCON qualification | Namibia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Johannesburg, South Africa |
15:00 (UTC+02:00) | Report |
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Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Referee: Patrice Milazare (Mauritius) |
20 June 2023 AFCON qualification | Burundi ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
16:00 UTC+2 |
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Report |
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Stadium: National Stadium Referee: Boubou Traoré (Mali) |
5 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | South Africa ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Durban |
18:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
8 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | Namibia ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Durban |
18:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium |
11 July 2023 COSAFA Cup | Namibia ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Durban |
18:00 | Report | Stadium: Chatsworth Stadium |
4 September Friendly | Zimbabwe ![]() | 2–2 (5–4 p) | ![]() | Harare, Zimbabwe |
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Report |
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Stadium: National Sports Stadium |
9 September Friendly | South Africa ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Soweto, South Africa |
Report | Stadium: Orlando Stadium |
Coaching history
- Caretaker managers are listed in italics.
Eric Muinjo (1992–1993)
Shepherd Murape (1994–1995)
Ruston Mogane (1997–1998)
Mlungisi Ngubane (1998)
Seth Boois (1998–1999)
Heinz-Peter Überjahn (1999)
Herman Katjiuongua (2000)
Lucky Richter (2000)
Ted Dumitru (2000–2003)
Shepherd Murape (2004)
Ben Bamfuchile (2006–2007)
Arie Schans (2007–2008)
Tom Saintfiet (2008–2010)
Brian Isaacs (2010–2011)
Bernard Kaanjuka (2011–2013)
Roger Palmgren (2013)
Ricardo Mannetti (2013–2015)
Fillemon Kanalelo (2015)
Ricardo Mannetti (2015–2019)
Bobby Samaria (2019–2021)
Collin Benjamin (2022–present)
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up to the 2023 COSAFA Cup.[6]
Caps and goals correct as of 11 July 2023, after the match against Botswana.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Edward Maova | 5 September 1994 | 13 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Kamaijanda Ndisiro | 1 December 1999 | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
GK | Jonas Mateus | 2 October 1996 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Denzil Haoseb | 25 February 1991 | 82 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Ananias Gebhardt | 8 September 1988 | 61 | 2 | ![]() | |
DF | Ivan Kamberipa | 3 February 1994 | 26 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Aprocius Petrus | 9 October 1999 | 25 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Kennedy Amutenya | 15 July 1996 | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Ngero Katua | 25 July 2001 | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Steven Damaseb | 11 October 2002 | 4 | 0 | ![]() | |
DF | Brandon Neibeb | 3 October 1997 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Absalom Iimbondi | 11 October 1991 | 56 | 7 | ![]() | |
MF | Dynamo Fredericks | 4 April 1992 | 45 | 1 | ![]() | |
MF | Marcel Papama | 28 April 1996 | 31 | 1 | ![]() | |
MF | Joslin Kamatuka | 27 July 1991 | 23 | 3 | ![]() | |
MF | Wendell Rudath | 10 July 1995 | 15 | 2 | ![]() | |
MF | Edmar Kamatuka | 26 July 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Paulus Amutenya | 22 July 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Devin Somseb | 29 May 1990 | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
MF | Reverend Matroos | 3 August 1993 | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
FW | Elmo Kambindu | 26 May 1993 | 27 | 9 | ![]() | |
FW | Bethuel Muzeu | 22 February 2000 | 8 | 1 | ![]() | |
FW | Junior Petrus | 17 June 2000 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Namibia in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Lloyd Kazapua | 25 March 1989 | 34 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Mervin Kazetura | 2 May 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Nelly Rooi | 10 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Mbemutjiua Mata | 4 January 1993 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
DF | Riaan Hanamub | 8 February 1995 | 36 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ryan Nyambe | 3 December 1997 | 12 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Charles Hambira | 3 June 1990 | 26 | 3 | ![]() |
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DF | Gianluca Kahingunga | 19 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Nalikewe Nalweendo | 18 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Johannes Shifafure | 4 June 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Tuli-Ngenovali Nashixwa | 23 May 2002 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Prins Tjiueza | 12 March 2002 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Simon Elago | 28 November 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Uetuuru Kambato | 28 November 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Wesley Katjiteo | 17 February 1990 | 18 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Immanuel Heita | 20 April 1992 | 16 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
FW | Salomon Omseb | 9 May 1992 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Ngero Katua | 25 July 2001 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
MF | Tjipenandjambi Karuoombe | 21 September 2001 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
FW | Peter Shalulile | 23 March 1993 | 49 | 16 | ![]() |
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FW | Deon Hotto | 29 October 1990 | 65 | 10 | ![]() |
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FW | Michelino Hei-Gauseb | 16 January 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Eliakim Jadsson | 1 October 1997 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Edmar Kamatuka | 26 July 2002 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Nehemia Ndengu | 3 October 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Erwin Tjiuja | 16 November 1998 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Stofell Witbeen | 28 November 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Godwin Eiseb | 4 May 2000 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
FW | Lionel Ruth | 5 August 2000 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
2022 COSAFA Cup |
DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up. |
Previous squads
- Africa Cup of Nations Squads
Player records
- As of 9 September 2023[7]
- Players in bold are still active with Namibia.
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Denzil Haoseb | 82 | 0 | 2011–present |
2 | Petrus Shitembi | 73 | 4 | 2011–present |
3 | Ronald Ketjijere | 68 | 2 | 2010–2019 |
4 | Deon Hotto | 65 | 10 | 2013–present |
5 | Johannes Hindjou | 63 | 10 | 1996–2005 |
6 | Ananias Gebhardt | 62 | 2 | 2011–present |
7 | Larry Horaeb | 61 | 0 | 2011–present |
8 | Mohamed Ouseb | 60 | 3 | 1994–2004 |
Willy Stephanus | 60 | 3 | 2011–present | |
10 | Silvester Goraseb | 59 | 7 | 1994–2002 |
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Peter Shalulile | 16 | 49 | 0.33 | 2014–present |
2 | Rudolph Bester | 13 | 46 | 0.28 | 2004–2014 |
3 | Gervatius Urikhob | 11 | 40 | 0.28 | 1993–2003 |
4 | Johannes Hindjou | 10 | 63 | 0.16 | 1996–2005 |
Deon Hotto | 10 | 65 | 0.15 | 2013–present | |
6 | Elmo Kambindu | 9 | 27 | 0.33 | 2019–present |
Benson Shilongo | 9 | 34 | 0.26 | 2011–present | |
Eliphas Shivute | 9 | 37 | 0.24 | 1993–2001 | |
9 | Hendrik Somaeb | 8 | 31 | 0.28 | 2011–2019 |
Ruben van Wyk | 8 | 33 | 0.24 | 1994–2002 | |
Competitive record
FIFA World Cup record
FIFA World Cup record | FIFA World Cup qualification record | ||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||
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8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 18 | |||||||||
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10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 27 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
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6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | |||||||||
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8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
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8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||||||||
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to be determined | to be determined | |||||||||||||
Total | – | 0/22 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 50 | 12 | 11 | 27 | 46 | 93 |
Africa Cup of Nations record
Africa Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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did not enter | |||||||
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
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Group stage | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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Group stage | 23rd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
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did not qualify | |||||||
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qualified | |||||||
Total | Group stage | 4/34 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
African Nations Championship record
African Nations Championship record | ||||||||
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Appearances: 2 | ||||||||
Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
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![]() | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
![]() | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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Total | Quarter-finals | 2/7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
COSAFA Cup
Head-to-head record against other nations
Updated on 17 November 2019 after match against Guinea[8]
Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record
Opponent |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
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![]() | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | −7 |
![]() | 13 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 19 | −10 |
![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
![]() | 19 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 19 | −1 |
![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 |
![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 |
![]() | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 |
![]() | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | −6 |
![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 |
![]() | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 |
![]() | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 23 | −17 |
![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
![]() | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
![]() | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 |
![]() | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 15 | −13 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 |
![]() | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5 |
![]() | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
![]() | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
![]() | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
![]() | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | −1 |
![]() | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 |
![]() | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 |
![]() | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 |
![]() | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 15 | −13 |
![]() | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 13 | +11 |
![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
![]() | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7 |
![]() | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | −3 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
![]() | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | −15 |
![]() | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 |
![]() | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 17 | −9 |
![]() | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 |
![]() | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7 |
![]() | 20 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 26 | −15 |
![]() | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 25 | −2 |
Total | 253 | 67 | 69 | 117 | 252 | 362 | −110 |
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