Warriors’ final Afcon squad unveiled

The Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, led by head coach Collin Benjamin, banks on making their mark at the upcoming 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a strong squad of 23 players set to compete in Cote D’Ivoire.The 23-man squad reflects a blend of seasoned players and rising talents, all aiming to leave a lasting impression.Team captain Peter Shalulile is among eleven squad members, also including Loydt Kazapua, Ryan Nyambe, Denzil Haoseb, Ivan Kamberipa, Charles Hambira, Absalom Iimbondi, Petrus Shitembi, Marcell Papama, Deon Hotto and Joslin Kamatuka, who has the experience from their previous AFCON journey in 2019, lending a valuable edge to the squad. Kamatuka marked his name by scoring Namibia’s sole goal during the last tournament, in the 1-4 loss to Ivory Coast.Benjamin shared his confidence in the team’s potential, stressing their shared ambition and individual skills as the driving force behind their pursuit of greatness.“Before we think of outplaying our opponents, we have to outplay our previous performances in the tournament. AFCON is our World Cup and our aim is to leave a mark,” he stated.With a formidable Group E looming, against Tunisia, South Africa and Mali, Benjamin embraces the challenge, emphasizing the importance of cohesion, strategy, accuracy and the right mindset.The squad comprise of goalkeepers Loydt Kazapua, Kamaijanda Ndisiro, Edward Maova; defenders Ananias Gebhardt, Ryan Nyambe, Riaan Hanamub, Kennedy Amutenya, Denzil Haoseb, Charles Hambira, Aprocious Petrus, Ivan Kamberipa and Lubeni Haukongo; midfielders Ngero Katua, Marcel Papama, Petrus Shitembi, Prins Tjiueza, Uetuuru Kambato, and forwards Wendell Rudath, Absalom Iimbondi, Peter Shalulile, Deon Hotto, Joslin Kamatuka and Bethuel Muzeu.The tournament kicks off on 13 January, with the Brave Warriors facing up for their opening fixture against Tunisia on 16 January in Korhogo, followed by South Africa four days later and Mali on 24 January.– Adapted from NFA

Warriors’ final Afcon squad unveiled

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