Kasaona to lead Gladiators at Cosafa tourney

Former Brave Gladiators captain Uerikondjera Mamie Kasaona has taken over reins as the new head coach of the team for the upcoming Cosafa Women's Championship.This was announced yesterday at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Girls Centre in Windhoek, where it was revealed that Kasaona will take up the reins of the team on a temporary basis.Kasaona will be assisted by former Brave Warriors midfielder and Eleven Arrows coach Robert Nauseb. They both welcomed the task.The two will receive assistance from former Gladiators head coach Brian Isaacs, who will now take on the role of technical advisor for all the women's senior teams.“This is going to be a great opportunity for me. I have led most of the players on the pitch in the past and will now step up to lead them from the sidelines,” Kasaona said.She said Jacqueline Shipanga and Jacky Gertze exposed her to football and coaching at a young age.“Many thanks to the two, because they saw my capabilities and have invested in me from a young age.“I want the squad to advance from the (Cosafa) group stages and to bring back the glory days of the Gladiators,” added Kasaona.The squad is gearing up for the upcoming Cosafa Women's Championship, which will be held in Durban from 31 July to 11 August. The draw for the competition will take place today. Cosafa has sent out a strict directive that all participating countries should be led by female coaches, with a minimum of three women on the technical panels.This decision was made to encourage more women to take up coaching jobs in women's football and in member associations. Cosafa said it will also ensure that female coaches are included in the different coaching courses taking place in its member countries.The Gladiators' training will commence tomorrow until 29 July.The training squad is as follows: Goalkeepers - Lydia Eixas, Melissa Matheus Agnes Kauzuu and Rejoice Tjituere.Defenders - Ndapewa Katuta, Enkali Selma, Lorraine Jossop, Lydiana Hanamus, Veronica van Wyk, Emma Naris, Lovisa Mulunga, Veweziwa Kotjipati, Kamunikire Tjituka and Ivone Kooper.Midfielders - Twelikondjele Amukoto, Thomalina Adams, Millicent Hikuam, Zenatha Coleman, Juliana Blou, Elmarie Fredericks, Annoushka Kordom, Asteria Angula, Eva Uulumbu, Meltret Ujama and Lydia Nanuno.Forwards - Anna-Marie Shikusho, Beverly Uueziua, Memory Ngonda, Fiola Vliete and Kylie van Wyk.LIMBA MUPETAMI

Kasaona to lead Gladiators at Cosafa tourney

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Namibian Sun 2025-12-16

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