Vries stages tournament

Kaizer Chiefs and Brave Warriors goalkeeper Virgil Vries has decided to plough back into the community of Keetmanshoop after launching an under-15 tournament.The tournament will be played in Keetmanshoop on 27 October with the aim of identifying talent and encouraging a healthy lifestyle among the youth around the region.There is no registration fee for teams playing in the competition, as Vries has all the costs covered.“Virgil called me and asked me to help me stage this tournament because he wanted to give back to the community.“This is a great gesture from him because he wants to help the children in the region and especially the town of Keetmanshoop to develop their skills.“Virgil started his career here in Keetmanshoop and hopes that many youth can emulate his success,” said organiser Emrico Blaauw.Teams as far as Karasburg have expressed interest in the tournament, while schools and academies from Keetmanshoop are expected to be part of the competition.Medals and trophies will be up for grabs.Born at Keetmanshoop, Vries joined Golden Arrows in 2011 from Namibian side Eleven Arrows, signing a three-year contract.A November 2011 blunder against Amazulu gained worldwide attention, making life difficult for the player.In January 2012 he was loaned to second-division side Carara Kicks.Later in 2012, he signed a short-term contract with Orlando Pirates in the Namibian Premier League.In January 2013 he went to Maritzburg United in the South African Premier Soccer League. He made 27 appearances for the club and kept a clean sheet in eight games while conceding 23 goals in the others. The player recently joined high-profile South African outfit Kaizer Chiefs, making him one of the few Namibians to break through in the 'Glamour Boys'. He made his debut for the Namibian national football team on 4 June 2011 against Burkina Faso, a match that Namibia lost 1-4.JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA

Vries stages tournament

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-29

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