Namibia

The Namibia national football team, also known as the Brave Warriors, represents Namibia in men’s international football. They are governed by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and compete in both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournaments. Here are some key details about the team:

• Nickname: Brave Warriors
• Most Caps: Denzil Haoseb (83)
• Top Scorer: Peter Shalulile (16)
• FIFA Ranking (as of July 2024): 98
• Africa Cup of Nations Appearances: 4 (first in 1998)
• Best AFCON Result: Round of 16 (2023)
• African Nations Championship Appearances: 2 (first in 2018)
• Best CHAN Result: Quarter-finals (2018)
• COSAFA Cup Appearances: 19 (first in 1997)
• Best COSAFA Cup Result: Champions (2015).

Namibia has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but their spirited performances in continental competitions continue to inspire fans. The team’s home stadium is the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Denzil Haoseb holds the record for the most caps, while Daniel Lombe is the all-time top goal scorer with 16 goals.