V. Vries #1
Virgil Vries remains a key player for the Brave Warriors.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
He may have lost his place at Kaizer Chiefs, but Virgil Vries remains a key player for the Brave Warriors, as they prepare for Afcon 2019.
Born in Keetmanshoop, Vries joined Golden Arrows in 2011 from Eleven Arrows for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract.
In January 2012 he was loaned to second division side Carara Kicks, after failing to break through to the Arrows first 11.
Things did not turn out well for the Namibian in South Africa in his first few seasons and he decided to return home in order to rediscover his form and passion.
The keeper signed a short-term contract with Orlando Pirates in the Namibia Premier League (NPL).
In 2013, Vries returned to South Africa where he signed a deal with Maritzburg United.
He played for the South African club from 2013 to 2017 before making a move to Baroka FC.
During his days at Maritzburg, Vries enjoyed his fair share of first team football, producing important saves for the side.
His popularity grew and he attracted Chiefs attention in 2018.
The Soweto giants completed Vries’ transfer from Baroka FC, making him the second choice to Bafana Bafana keeper Itumeleng Khune.
However, things did not turn out well for Vries at Chiefs and he was recently released by the club.
The goalkeeper made eight appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2018/19 season and conceded six goals, while keeping four clean sheets.
Vries continues to have the backing of former national team and Kaizer Chiefs player Robert Nauseb.
“I do believe that Vries is a good goalkeeper who has just gone through a difficult period like any other keeper does in their careers,” Nauseb said before Vries was released by Kaizer Chiefs.
Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti also spoke highly of the keeper.
“Vries is a strong and talented player who has helped the national team. He will remain the national team keeper, even if his club career has not been rosy at Kaizer Chiefs, because he is an important player to us,” Mannetti said in an earlier interview.
Vries made his Warriors debut in June 2009 against Burkina Faso.
His brilliant goalkeeping abilities helped the national team qualify to Afcon 2019, which will take place in Egypt from 21 June to 19 July.
He may have lost his place at Kaizer Chiefs, but Virgil Vries remains a key player for the Brave Warriors, as they prepare for Afcon 2019.
Born in Keetmanshoop, Vries joined Golden Arrows in 2011 from Eleven Arrows for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract.
In January 2012 he was loaned to second division side Carara Kicks, after failing to break through to the Arrows first 11.
Things did not turn out well for the Namibian in South Africa in his first few seasons and he decided to return home in order to rediscover his form and passion.
The keeper signed a short-term contract with Orlando Pirates in the Namibia Premier League (NPL).
In 2013, Vries returned to South Africa where he signed a deal with Maritzburg United.
He played for the South African club from 2013 to 2017 before making a move to Baroka FC.
During his days at Maritzburg, Vries enjoyed his fair share of first team football, producing important saves for the side.
His popularity grew and he attracted Chiefs attention in 2018.
The Soweto giants completed Vries’ transfer from Baroka FC, making him the second choice to Bafana Bafana keeper Itumeleng Khune.
However, things did not turn out well for Vries at Chiefs and he was recently released by the club.
The goalkeeper made eight appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2018/19 season and conceded six goals, while keeping four clean sheets.
Vries continues to have the backing of former national team and Kaizer Chiefs player Robert Nauseb.
“I do believe that Vries is a good goalkeeper who has just gone through a difficult period like any other keeper does in their careers,” Nauseb said before Vries was released by Kaizer Chiefs.
Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti also spoke highly of the keeper.
“Vries is a strong and talented player who has helped the national team. He will remain the national team keeper, even if his club career has not been rosy at Kaizer Chiefs, because he is an important player to us,” Mannetti said in an earlier interview.
Vries made his Warriors debut in June 2009 against Burkina Faso.
His brilliant goalkeeping abilities helped the national team qualify to Afcon 2019, which will take place in Egypt from 21 June to 19 July.
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