Silvester Goraseb

Silvester Goraseb (born 7 September 1974) is a retired Namibian footballer, who is chairman of Premier League side Black Africa.[1] He is also president of the NAFPU, the Namibian player's union.[2]

Silvester Goraseb
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-09-07) 7 September 1974
Place of birth Windhoek, South West Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Try Again
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992-2009 Black Africa
International career
1994–2002 Namibia 66 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born in Windhoek, Goraseb grew up in the city's largest township, Katutura and joined Black Africa from Try Again in 1992.[3] He won three league titles with the club.

International career

Nicknamed Lolo,[4] Goraseb competed for the Namibia national football team from 1996 to 2001, including the 1998 African Cup of Nations.[5] He made his debut for his country against Mali in October 1994[3] and totalled 7 goals in 66 games for the Brave Warriors.[6]

Personal life

His father Steve Stephanus and uncle Norries Goraseb both played successfully for Katutura giants Orlando Pirates.[3] He works as a chief human resources policy analyst at the Office of the Prime Minister.[7]

References

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