Kambindu – Namibia's weapon
Namibian forward Elmo Kambindu is Namibia's weapon for the Chan competition in Cameroon.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
WINDHOEK
Footballer Elmo Kambindu is one of 27 Brave Warriors who have been selected to attack in the upcoming Cameroon African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament.
All too familiar with this kind of task, the 27-year-old, Otjiwarongo-born Kambindu is great in the air and is also comfortable with the ball on the ground.
Last year he scored Namibia's only goal when they faced Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match ended 2-1 in favour of the visitors. So far, he has made nine appearances for the national side, with four goals to his name.
Another goal poacher to look out for is 23-year-old Isaskar Gurirab, who was the top goal scorer in the 2018/19 season of the Namibia Premier League with 22 goals, as well as the Player of the Season. He has appeared eight times for the Warriors and has scored two goals.
Gurirab said they are not going to Cameroon to make up the numbers.
“Even though we didn't have friendly matches, we are focused and hungrier than ever to get the best results. We need all the support we can get to conquer the best in Africa in terms of local competitions,” he added. The vice-captain of the side, Iimbondi, said, “Football is inside us despite the Covid-19 challenges. We were born to play football and it is always a privilege and great opportunity to represent Namibia at the highest level. This should bring out the best in us. We remain united and can cause surprises at this year's tournament.”
The provisional list consisted of thirty 30 players, of whom three were dropped - a goalkeeper and two infield players.
Before departure, the team was split into three groups: the first group left at 11:00 for Johannesburg, the second group boarded a direct flight to Addis Ababa at 14:30, and the last group left Windhoek at 16:35 for Johannesburg to meet up with the first group before heading to Addis.
Namibia will face Guinea, Tanzania and Zambia in Group D of the competition. They will start their campaign against Guinea on 19 January. They will then cross paths with Tanzania on 23 January and finish off their group action against Zambia on 27 January.
The sixth edition of Chan, a biennial football tournament, was organised by the Confederation of African Football exclusively featuring players from the respective countries' national championships. The Chan competition will run until 7 February.
The team
The Brave Warriors squad is as follows:
Edward Maova, Ratanda Mbazuvara, Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Jonas Mateus, Emilio Martin, Vitapi Ngaruka, Ivan Kamberipa, Pat-Nevin Uanivi, Aprocious Petrus, Gregory Aukumeb, Johannes Mutanga, Erasmus Ikeinge, Alfeus Handura, Dynamo Fredericks, Iimbondi, Immanuel Heita, Ambrocius Amseb, Wendell Rudath, Gustav Isaak, Llewelyn Stanley, Wesley Katjiteo, Brandon Neibeb, Marcell Papama, Panduleni Nekundi, Gurirab, Deryl Goagoseb and Kambindu.
WINDHOEK
Footballer Elmo Kambindu is one of 27 Brave Warriors who have been selected to attack in the upcoming Cameroon African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament.
All too familiar with this kind of task, the 27-year-old, Otjiwarongo-born Kambindu is great in the air and is also comfortable with the ball on the ground.
Last year he scored Namibia's only goal when they faced Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match ended 2-1 in favour of the visitors. So far, he has made nine appearances for the national side, with four goals to his name.
Another goal poacher to look out for is 23-year-old Isaskar Gurirab, who was the top goal scorer in the 2018/19 season of the Namibia Premier League with 22 goals, as well as the Player of the Season. He has appeared eight times for the Warriors and has scored two goals.
Gurirab said they are not going to Cameroon to make up the numbers.
“Even though we didn't have friendly matches, we are focused and hungrier than ever to get the best results. We need all the support we can get to conquer the best in Africa in terms of local competitions,” he added. The vice-captain of the side, Iimbondi, said, “Football is inside us despite the Covid-19 challenges. We were born to play football and it is always a privilege and great opportunity to represent Namibia at the highest level. This should bring out the best in us. We remain united and can cause surprises at this year's tournament.”
The provisional list consisted of thirty 30 players, of whom three were dropped - a goalkeeper and two infield players.
Before departure, the team was split into three groups: the first group left at 11:00 for Johannesburg, the second group boarded a direct flight to Addis Ababa at 14:30, and the last group left Windhoek at 16:35 for Johannesburg to meet up with the first group before heading to Addis.
Namibia will face Guinea, Tanzania and Zambia in Group D of the competition. They will start their campaign against Guinea on 19 January. They will then cross paths with Tanzania on 23 January and finish off their group action against Zambia on 27 January.
The sixth edition of Chan, a biennial football tournament, was organised by the Confederation of African Football exclusively featuring players from the respective countries' national championships. The Chan competition will run until 7 February.
The team
The Brave Warriors squad is as follows:
Edward Maova, Ratanda Mbazuvara, Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Jonas Mateus, Emilio Martin, Vitapi Ngaruka, Ivan Kamberipa, Pat-Nevin Uanivi, Aprocious Petrus, Gregory Aukumeb, Johannes Mutanga, Erasmus Ikeinge, Alfeus Handura, Dynamo Fredericks, Iimbondi, Immanuel Heita, Ambrocius Amseb, Wendell Rudath, Gustav Isaak, Llewelyn Stanley, Wesley Katjiteo, Brandon Neibeb, Marcell Papama, Panduleni Nekundi, Gurirab, Deryl Goagoseb and Kambindu.
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