Senior Sports Journalist | 4 weeks ago

Lucas Sakeus won player of the match in Namibia’s 1-0 win against Mauritius

Namibia’s Young Warriors have started their TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier campaign on a winning note after defeating Mauritius 1-0 in their opening Group A match in Mozambique.

Captain Lukas Sakeus scored the decisive goal in the 43rd minute, giving Namibia a valuable three points from their opening fixture.

Sakeus was also named Man of the Match for his performance.

Namibia will now turn their attention to their next Group A encounter against hosts Mozambique on Sunday, 20 September, as they look to build on their winning start.

Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles are in Group A, with the three group winners and the best runner-up advancing to the semi-finals.

About the Author

Karrel Hamutenya • Senior Sports Journalist

Karrel Hamutenya is a senior sports journalist at The Updated World, with more than five years of experience reporting on local sport in Namibia and international sports news.His work covers match reports, transfer updates, and exclusive interviews with athletes, providing fans with deeper insight into the game and the people behind it.

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