Benjamin names Brave Warriors squad for Cameroon double-header

Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has announced a 34-player provisional squad for Namibia’s upcoming back-to-back TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifying matches against Cameroon.Namibia will face the Indomitable Lions away on 12 November before meeting them again on 16 November in Gaborone, Botswana, as the Brave Warriors look to strengthen their position in Group G and revive their qualification campaign.The announcement follows Namibia’s disappointing 6–0 defeat to Russia in an international friendly at Ekaterinburg Arena earlier this month, a result that exposed the physical and technical gap between the two sides.Speaking during the squad announcement, Benjamin admitted the defeat had taken an emotional toll on the team but said the experience provided valuable lessons.“Emotionally, yes, we lost that match 6–0. It doesn’t sit well, it doesn’t feel good. We had sleepless nights, especially when you look at the way we conceded the goals,” he said.Benjamin acknowledged Russia’s quality and pointed to the need for Namibia to improve physically and tactically, while calling for continued development at league, club and academy level.“We need to get stronger. We need to get tactically better. We need to work,” he said, adding that he accepted full responsibility for the result.Despite the setback, the coach will look to his experienced players to lead Namibia’s response against Cameroon. The squad includes forward Peter Shalulile of Young Africans FC, Sekhukhune FC striker Betuel Muzeu and Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto.Muzeu scored Namibia’s winner in their opening AFCON qualifier, a 1–0 victory over Congo in Gaborone, before the Brave Warriors suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni. Namibia have three points from their opening two Group G matches.The squad also features Aproccius Petrus, Moses Shidolo, Prins Tijueza, Petrus Shitembi, Ivan Kamberipa, Kennedy Eib and Welwin Hanamub, alongside several players from domestic clubs.Cameroon began their qualifying campaign with a 3–1 victory over Comoros and will present a significant challenge for Benjamin’s side. The two November encounters offer Namibia an opportunity to collect crucial points against one of the group’s strongest opponents.With the top two teams in Group G qualifying for the 2027 AFCON finals, the Brave Warriors cannot afford many more setbacks. The team will need to demonstrate greater defensive organisation, physical resilience and composure on the ball as they seek to keep their qualification hopes alive.Namibia’s 34-player provisional squadGoalkeepersKamaijanda Ndisiro — Highbury FCMisipile Sibeso — Chula Chula FCBartholomeus Ingo — Khomas Nampol FCDefendersIvan Kamberipa — Gaborone United FCKennedy Eib — Simba Bhora FCAlex Mumbango — Chicken Inn FCTyrese Hikupembe — Chicken Inn FCSergio Damaseb — Simba Bhora FCSisqo Haraseb — Zanaco FCWelwin Hanamub — AmaZulu FCNgero Katua — Highbury FCCosmos Shitulapo — Okamwandi FCVictor Alweendo — Onambula UnitedMidfieldersDeon Hotto — Orlando PiratesAproccius Petrus — Al Hilal FC, SudanMoses Shidolo — Scottland FCPaulus Amutenya — Gaborone United FCPetrus Shitembi — Kuching United FCPrins Tijueza — Cape Town City FCBen Namib — Jwaneng Galaxy FCWendell Rudath — Bucs BuccaneersNgahape Kasaona — Blue Waters FCMichael Jonas — Khomas Nampol FCJohannes Shiyave — Chula Chula FCAbsalom Iimbondi — Khomas Nampol FCLawrence Doeseb — African Stars FCTjinaotjiua Kambirongo — Okamwandi FCForwardsPeter Shalulile — Young Africans FCBetuel Muzeu — Sekhukhune FCChristian Somseb — Chula Chula FCTjitjiheiu Kurija — FC OngosRashid Naobeb — Bucs BuccaneersBio Gurirab — Platinum FCSimon Elago — Khomas Nampol FCThe Brave Warriors will travel to Cameroon for the first encounter on 12 November before returning to Gaborone for the second match on 16 November. Both fixtures will be important in determining Namibia’s prospects of reaching the 2027 continental finals.

Benjamin names Brave Warriors squad for Cameroon double-header

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-30

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