Danzyl Bruwer

Danzyl Bruwer (born 5 November 1976) is a Namibian retired footballer formerly with Ajax Cape Town FC in the Premier Soccer League of South Africa.

Danzyl Bruwer
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-11-05) 5 November 1976
Place of birth Khomasdal, South West Africa
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995-1998 Civics
1999-2000 Young Ones 57 (0)
2001-2002 Avendale Athletico 28 (0)
2002-2003 African Wanderers
2003-2005 Civics
2006 Wits University
2006-2008 Bay United
2008 Ajax Cape Town
International career
1997-2002 Namibia 28 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born in Khomasdal, Windhoek, Bruwer started playing football for local side Young Ones, quickly replacing the regular goalkeeper Reus Nortje between the sticks. He moved abroad to play for South African second-tier outfit Avendale Athletico, then joined fellow Namibian internationals Richard Gariseb and Paulus Shipanga at top tier Wits University.[1] He later moved to Ajax Cape Town.[2]

Doping charges

In December 2008, Bruwer tested positive for use of an illegal substance. Bruwer did not return to the club to defend himself of the charge, and instead remained in Namibia. Ajax Cape Town then terminated his contract, which had two years remaining on it at the time.[3]

International career

A Namibia international, Bruwer was included in the squad in the 1998 African Cup of Nations.[4] He made his debut for the Brave Warriors in a November 1997 friendly match against Lesotho and totalled 28 games[5] for them.

Personal life

After retiring as a player, Bruwer worked as a radio presenter and is the owner of New Season Investment.[1] He also worked for a company that specializes in installing vehicle tracking devices.[6]

References
  1. Kambaekwa, Carlos (16 October 2020). "Tales of the legends - Denzyl 'Denna' Bruwer: The dogmatic tree that shaded many". New Era.
  2. "South Africa/Namibia: Ajax Sign Namibian Minder". Kickoff Cape Town. allafrica.com. 23 September 2008.
  3. Bruwer tests positive for drugs Archived 2009-02-06 at the Wayback Machine Kickoff.com, 4 February 2009
  4. Courtney, Barrie (5 June 2005). "African Nations Cup 1998 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  5. "Bruwer resigns as Omaheke u20 coach". The Namibian. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  6. Angula, Conrad (13 February 2014). "CLASS OF 1998: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?". The Namibian Sun. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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