Mbidi remains in Morocco
Namibia Football Association (NFA) president Frans Mbidi has stayed behind in Morocco to attend a Confederations of African Football (CAF) meeting.
One of the things to be discussed at the meeting is the endorsement of Morocco to bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a telephonic interview from Morocco, Mbidi said: “Yes I have remained in Morocco for a very important meeting.
“The meeting will take place in the coming days and I will possibly return to Namibia by Sunday.
“There are plenty of things including the possibility of endorsing Morocco to bid for the hosting of the 2026 World Cup.”
Mbidi left Namibia about two weeks ago to be present at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.
Namibia lost 2-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals after winning two matches and drawing one in the group stage.
The NFA president lauded the national team for the performances they put up despite losing to the host nation in the last eight of the competition.
“The tournament was really great from a Namibian perspective given that we managed to reach the quarterfinals.
“I do believe that Africa has now seen what Namibia is capable of seeing that they shocked some of the best African nations.
“It is now up to us as an association to help this team prosper in other competitions.
“I do believe that we do stand a good chance of qualifying to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with the coach and the number of players we have,” Mbidi said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
One of the things to be discussed at the meeting is the endorsement of Morocco to bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a telephonic interview from Morocco, Mbidi said: “Yes I have remained in Morocco for a very important meeting.
“The meeting will take place in the coming days and I will possibly return to Namibia by Sunday.
“There are plenty of things including the possibility of endorsing Morocco to bid for the hosting of the 2026 World Cup.”
Mbidi left Namibia about two weeks ago to be present at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.
Namibia lost 2-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals after winning two matches and drawing one in the group stage.
The NFA president lauded the national team for the performances they put up despite losing to the host nation in the last eight of the competition.
“The tournament was really great from a Namibian perspective given that we managed to reach the quarterfinals.
“I do believe that Africa has now seen what Namibia is capable of seeing that they shocked some of the best African nations.
“It is now up to us as an association to help this team prosper in other competitions.
“I do believe that we do stand a good chance of qualifying to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with the coach and the number of players we have,” Mbidi said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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