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Gladiators ready for COSAFA

• 1 Day Ago 21 October 2024

Namibia’s Brave Gladiators have announced their squad for the Cosafa Women’s Championship, kicking off in Gqberha, South Africa, on Tuesday.

The tournament, featuring 14 teams from the Southern African region, sees Namibia drawn into Group A alongside hosts South Africa, Eswatini, and debutants Seychelles.

Namibia will aim to improve on their impressive fourth-place finish in 2022. With a blend of seasoned players and fresh talent, head coach Nicholas Jacobs believes the squad is well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

The Gladiators open their campaign against the defending champions and hosts South Africa on Tuesday, followed by games against Seychelles and Eswatini.

With a competitive squad led by star forward Zenatha Coleman and bolstered by a solid technical team, Namibia aims to make a deep run in this year’s championship, continuing their rise in Southern African women’s football.

Namibia has a strong record against Eswatini, having won all of their previous Cosafa encounters. The debuting Seychelles team provides another opportunity for the Gladiators to gather points, with the match against South Africa being their toughest test.



Namibia Brave Gladiators squad:

Goalkeepers: Agnes Kauzuu, Melissa Mateus.

Defenders: Mbakondja Kahiriri, Lydiana Nanamus, Iina Ndapewa Katuta, Eddelsisingh Emma Naris, Lovisa Mulunga, Julia Rutjindo, Ivone Kooper, Twelikondjele Amukoto

Midfielders: Asteria Angula, Memory Ngonda, Millicent Hikuam, Kylie van Wyk, Shanice Daries.

Forwards: Anna-Marie Shikusho, Fiola Vliete, Zenatha Coleman, Juliana Blou, Anna-Ida Heidi Somses.



Fixtures:

22 Oct: vs South Africa, 17:00

25 Oct: vs Seychelles, 12:00

28 Oct: vs Eswatini, 15:00

Fans can catch all games live via the Cosafa YouTube channel, offering free streaming and highlights of the action.