Coleman to aid Gladiators in Olympic quest

Brave Gladiators poster girl Zenatha Coleman will be key in Namibia's quest to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.The player, who plies her trade at Valencia in Spain, will join the rest of the squad as they prepare to face Botswana away on 5 April.A 28-woman training squad has been called up, according to head coach Brian Isaacs. Coleman, together with German-based Veweziwa Kotjipati, will complete the squad on 2 April. American-based player Annoushka Kordom is injured and will not be joining the squad.Isaacs said even though they have crossed paths with Botswana before, and know their system of play, they (Botswana) have also gone through a transformation phase.He said they don't have a vast pool of players to pick from, unlike the senior men's team, but Coleman will be assisted in attack by the likes of Anna-Marie Shikusho and Kylie van Wyk.The return leg will take place on 9 April at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. The winner over the two legs will face 2018 Cosafa Cup winners, South Africa, for a place at the 2020 Olympic Games.The Gladiators squad is as follows: Mellissa Matheus, Lydia Eixas, Agnes Kauzuu, Viola Vliete, Anna Shaende, Uerikondjera Kasaona, Lina Katuta, Lorraine Jossop, Julia Rutjindo, Kamunikire Tjituka, Eddelsisingh Naris, Sharon Pieters, Lydiana Nanamus, Lovisa Mulunga, Twelikondjela Amukoto, Veweziwa Kotjipati, Asteria Angula, Ignasia Haoses, Albertina Aludhilu, Meltret Ujamba, Millicent Hikuam, Beverly Uueziua, Memory Ngonda, Shanice Daries, Zenatha Coleman, Kylie van Wyk, Yvonne Kooper, Thomalina Adams and Anna-Marie Shikusho.LIMBA MUPETAMI

Coleman to aid Gladiators in Olympic quest

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Namibian Sun 2025-12-16

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Coleman to aid Gladiators in Olympic quest

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