Sikerete Names Final Namibia U23 Squad Ahead of Angola Clash
Namibia U23 head coach John Sikerete has finalised his squad for the upcoming CAF Olympic Qualifiers, with the Junior Warriors set to begin their campaign against Angola in a two-legged first-round tie.
The first leg is scheduled for 28 September in Luanda, where Namibia will travel to face Angola before hosting the return match on 5 October in Botswana.
Sikerete has selected a 23-player squad featuring a mix of defenders, midfielders, forwards and goalkeepers, with several players drawn from the domestic football setup.
The team has been preparing for the qualifiers with a focus on improving tactical understanding, building team chemistry and ensuring the players are physically ready for the demands of international competition.
With qualification to the next round determined over two matches, Namibia will be aiming to produce a strong performance in Luanda and take a positive result into the return fixture in Botswana.
The Junior Warriors will now turn their attention to the opening encounter as they seek to progress further in the Olympic qualification campaign.
Namibia U23 Final Squad
Goalkeepers
- Mutjinde Brango Rukoro – African Stars FC
- Engeleberth Kapinga Disho – Cuca Tops FC
- Hensley Pandeni Wilson Ndyenge – Gerros Urikhob FA
Defenders
- Matengu Namayabona – Bush Bucks FC
- Sion Godwil Amenenge Shatilwapo – Young African FC
- Tjinaotjiua Kambirongo – Blue Water FC
- Robert Mandume Hihepa – Chief Santos FC
- Mbuende Vevangapi – African Stars FC
- Musweu Nalumino – Julinho Athletic FC
Midfielders
- Punaije Katjimune – FC Ongos
- Uaunguraije Katjirua – Bucks Buccaneers FC
- Denzil Darren Umati – Khomas Nampol FC
- Michael Nghitukwavali Jonas – Khomas Nampol FC
- Pondasanee Mbomboro – Celtics FC
- Simon Mpasi Ndumba – Rundu Chiefs FC
- Johani Junior Sazita – Julinho Athletic FC
- Collin Paha Lebohang Martin – African Stars FC
- Tulonga Frans Petrus – Unam FC
Forwards
- Hendrick Florendino Gurirab – Blue Boys
- Christiaan Lucky Somseb – Chula-Chula
- Ngahepa Kasaona – Rundu Chiefs FC
- Lucas Siyave Megameno Mbamba – Chula-Chula
- Engilio Fidelius Goagoseb – Hungry Lions FC
First leg: Angola vs Namibia — 28 September 2026, Luanda
Second leg: Namibia vs Angola — 5 October 2026, Botswana
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