NFA's Siyauya fondly remembered
Football
The well-liked football administrator would have turned 50 years old next Monday.
Various figures in the sports fraternity have hailed the late secretary-general of the Namibia Football Association, Charles Siyauya, as a person with broad governance capabilities and someone who respected his duties as an administrator.
Siyauya passed away on Monday after being hospitalised with a suspected heart complication, barely a year after being appointed as the secretary-general of the association. He would have turned 50 years old next Monday.
Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says the passing of Siyauya is a sad one and hard to take.
“My condolences go to the family and the entire football association because they have really lost a person who wanted to make the association better.
“Siyauya was a person with broad administration experience and I can say he tried to stabilize football at all cost.
“He respected the laws and was willing to work hand in hand with the Namibia Sports Commission,” Mwiya said.
Okahandja United FC boss Congo Hindjou also expressed sadness on the passing of the late football secretary-general.
“I would like to send my condolences to the family of Siyauya, because it is not a good thing for football to lose a person who was so determined to bring about change.
“I believe the football fraternity has lost an important member and it will be hard for them to come to terms with this loss,” Hindjou said.
Siyauya had a master’s degree in security and strategic studies. He previously worked at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo campus and was a former spokesperson of the Swapo Party Youth League.
He was appointed as the NFA’s secretary-general in April last year, replacing Franco Cosmos.
At the helm of the association, Siyauya traveled abroad in a bid to gain knowledge on how secretary-generals of national federations should enhance football.
Pivotal role
On behalf of its 14 member countries, the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) said it is deeply saddened at the loss of Siyauya, who “was well-respected within the Southern African football family”.
NFA president Robert Shimooshili said in a statement: “From the time of his appointment until his untimely passing, he played a pivotal role in discharging the roll-out of the strategic initiatives of the executive council set for the NFA with day-to-day administrative and operational support and assistance rendered by his management team and staff.
“Let us all keep the grieving family in our thoughts and prayers as we all navigate through this shock and painful loss.”
The Namibia Football Association expressed its sincere condolences to the children, the Siyauya family and all the football family in Namibia.
The NFA’s league director Mabos Vries described Siyauya as a great gentleman who was determined to bring positive change in the association.
“I am extremely saddened by the passing of the SG, because I have gotten to know him closely due to the nature of our work.
“I would like to send a message of condolences to the family of the late Siyauya,” Vries remarked.
Junlinho Athletics Football Club also sent their message of condolences to the family and NFA.
“Sending you love and strength as you navigate through this challenging period,” the club posted.
The late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya, born on 10 March 1975 at Schuckmannsburg in Zambezi Region, leaves behind his mother, one son and three daughters, as well as brothers and sisters.
The NFA confirmed that its communications and IT director Cassius Moetie has been appointed to serve as its interim secretary-general.
Siyauya passed away on Monday after being hospitalised with a suspected heart complication, barely a year after being appointed as the secretary-general of the association. He would have turned 50 years old next Monday.
Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says the passing of Siyauya is a sad one and hard to take.
“My condolences go to the family and the entire football association because they have really lost a person who wanted to make the association better.
“Siyauya was a person with broad administration experience and I can say he tried to stabilize football at all cost.
“He respected the laws and was willing to work hand in hand with the Namibia Sports Commission,” Mwiya said.
Okahandja United FC boss Congo Hindjou also expressed sadness on the passing of the late football secretary-general.
“I would like to send my condolences to the family of Siyauya, because it is not a good thing for football to lose a person who was so determined to bring about change.
“I believe the football fraternity has lost an important member and it will be hard for them to come to terms with this loss,” Hindjou said.
Siyauya had a master’s degree in security and strategic studies. He previously worked at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo campus and was a former spokesperson of the Swapo Party Youth League.
He was appointed as the NFA’s secretary-general in April last year, replacing Franco Cosmos.
At the helm of the association, Siyauya traveled abroad in a bid to gain knowledge on how secretary-generals of national federations should enhance football.
Pivotal role
On behalf of its 14 member countries, the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) said it is deeply saddened at the loss of Siyauya, who “was well-respected within the Southern African football family”.
NFA president Robert Shimooshili said in a statement: “From the time of his appointment until his untimely passing, he played a pivotal role in discharging the roll-out of the strategic initiatives of the executive council set for the NFA with day-to-day administrative and operational support and assistance rendered by his management team and staff.
“Let us all keep the grieving family in our thoughts and prayers as we all navigate through this shock and painful loss.”
The Namibia Football Association expressed its sincere condolences to the children, the Siyauya family and all the football family in Namibia.
The NFA’s league director Mabos Vries described Siyauya as a great gentleman who was determined to bring positive change in the association.
“I am extremely saddened by the passing of the SG, because I have gotten to know him closely due to the nature of our work.
“I would like to send a message of condolences to the family of the late Siyauya,” Vries remarked.
Junlinho Athletics Football Club also sent their message of condolences to the family and NFA.
“Sending you love and strength as you navigate through this challenging period,” the club posted.
The late Charles Sikabonga Siyauya, born on 10 March 1975 at Schuckmannsburg in Zambezi Region, leaves behind his mother, one son and three daughters, as well as brothers and sisters.
The NFA confirmed that its communications and IT director Cassius Moetie has been appointed to serve as its interim secretary-general.
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