Namibia is gearing up for a historic football milestone as FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström are set to arrive in Windhoek on 11 November 2025, marking the first-ever official visit by FIFA’s top leadership to the country.
This landmark visit is part of Infantino’s ongoing African engagement tour, aimed at strengthening relationships with football associations across the continent and supporting national efforts to expand the game at all levels.
Before arriving in Namibia, Infantino will be in Botswana from 9 to 11 November 2025, where he will hold discussions with football and government officials. Namibia will be the next stop on his tour, as he continues meeting CAF-member countries he has not yet visited since assuming office.
The upcoming visit is seen as a strong vote of confidence in Namibia’s growing football landscape. During their time in Windhoek, Infantino and Grafström are expected to meet with leaders from the Namibia Football Association (NFA), government authorities, and key sports stakeholders.
Discussions are anticipated to focus on:
- Youth and grassroots football development
- National infrastructure needs and upgrades
- Talent identification and elite training
- Technical and administrative support from FIFA
- Strengthening Namibia’s football development pathways
Local football leaders and supporters view this visit as a significant opportunity to showcase Namibia’s progress and unlock greater collaboration with the global football body.
Football administrators in Namibia have faced longstanding challenges including limited training facilities, funding constraints, and development gaps at grassroots level. The FIFA president’s engagement is expected to open the door for new support programmes, funding possibilities, and future partnerships intended to uplift the local game.
Beyond administrative meetings, the visit may include facility observations, youth programme engagements, and discussions around Namibia’s football vision over the coming years.
Anticipation is growing among Namibian football fans, players, and officials. The visit symbolizes Namibia’s rising profile in global football and reinforces Africa’s importance in the sport’s global growth strategy.
Further details regarding the official itinerary, public events, and media engagements will be released by the NFA in the coming days.
As the countdown to 11 November begins, Namibia’s football community stands ready to welcome FIFA’s highest-ranking officials, hopeful that this visit will open a new chapter for the nation’s football future.
