Nauseb's return could haunt Stars
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
Newly appointed Eleven Arrows coach Robert Nauseb says he has no point to prove to his former employers, African Stars, but that he will help his new club finish in the top five of the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL).
Nauseb was appointed as the coach of the coastal side just months after he was cruelly sacked by African Stars less than five matches into his tenure.
There is a feeling in local football circles that the coach will be out to prove that African Stars were wrong to sack him.
Nauseb, however, reiterated that he holds no grudges and will focus on his new job going forward.
“I am happy to have joined this wonderful club and my job is to ensure that they play good football and collect results.
“Many might say I would want to prove African Stars wrong for letting me go, but that is not the case because I have moved on.
“My priority now is to help this team remain in the league and finish among the top five,” Nauseb said.
He maintained that his philosophy as coach will remain the same.
Nauseb who began his first training session with the club on Tuesday hopes to get his message across to the players very quickly.
He admitted that it could prove a difficult task to apply his tactics and philosophy in two days, ahead of the start of the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup.
“I just met the players on Tuesday for the first time and I already have a match in the Top 8 Cup. The team will nevertheless be ready to put up a great performance on Saturday.”
Eleven Arrows will travel all the way from Walvis Bay to battle NPL pacesetters Black Africa at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Eleven Arrows are currently tenth place on the NPL log, having won three matches. They have also endured four draws and five loses during their 12 matches so far this season.
Arrows are 19 points adrift of log leaders Black Africa.
Nauseb's team will be well aware that they are in reach of the bottom two clubs.
“This season is very interesting because winning two matches in a row can take you into the top half of the table, while losing two can drag you right into the relegation zone. That is why I strongly believe there is plenty to play for and that the season is wide open for me as a coach to do my job well.”
Nauseb joined Kaizer Chiefs from Civics in 1997 and played for the Glamour Boys until 2001.
During his time at Kaizer Chiefs, Nauseb made 87 appearances, scoring nine goals.
He then had a short spell with Cape Town club, Hellenic, during the 2001/02 season, before joining Ajax Cape Town for the 2002/03 season.
The former midfielder also had a stint at Santos and Ikapa Sporting.
He represented the national team for 16 years, making 27 appearances and scoring two goals, before hanging up his boots.
Nauseb was appointed as the coach of the coastal side just months after he was cruelly sacked by African Stars less than five matches into his tenure.
There is a feeling in local football circles that the coach will be out to prove that African Stars were wrong to sack him.
Nauseb, however, reiterated that he holds no grudges and will focus on his new job going forward.
“I am happy to have joined this wonderful club and my job is to ensure that they play good football and collect results.
“Many might say I would want to prove African Stars wrong for letting me go, but that is not the case because I have moved on.
“My priority now is to help this team remain in the league and finish among the top five,” Nauseb said.
He maintained that his philosophy as coach will remain the same.
Nauseb who began his first training session with the club on Tuesday hopes to get his message across to the players very quickly.
He admitted that it could prove a difficult task to apply his tactics and philosophy in two days, ahead of the start of the Standard Bank Top 8 Cup.
“I just met the players on Tuesday for the first time and I already have a match in the Top 8 Cup. The team will nevertheless be ready to put up a great performance on Saturday.”
Eleven Arrows will travel all the way from Walvis Bay to battle NPL pacesetters Black Africa at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday in the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Eleven Arrows are currently tenth place on the NPL log, having won three matches. They have also endured four draws and five loses during their 12 matches so far this season.
Arrows are 19 points adrift of log leaders Black Africa.
Nauseb's team will be well aware that they are in reach of the bottom two clubs.
“This season is very interesting because winning two matches in a row can take you into the top half of the table, while losing two can drag you right into the relegation zone. That is why I strongly believe there is plenty to play for and that the season is wide open for me as a coach to do my job well.”
Nauseb joined Kaizer Chiefs from Civics in 1997 and played for the Glamour Boys until 2001.
During his time at Kaizer Chiefs, Nauseb made 87 appearances, scoring nine goals.
He then had a short spell with Cape Town club, Hellenic, during the 2001/02 season, before joining Ajax Cape Town for the 2002/03 season.
The former midfielder also had a stint at Santos and Ikapa Sporting.
He represented the national team for 16 years, making 27 appearances and scoring two goals, before hanging up his boots.
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