John Sikerete and Katti Nambandi have announced a well-rounded preliminary squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), including some familiar faces such as Awillo Stephanus and Wangu Gome, who have made their return to the international setup. The squad brings together players from various domestic clubs
Goalkeepers:
- Kamaijanda Ndisiro (African Stars)
- John Muronga (Chula Chula)
- Donald Boois (Ongos)
- Tomwell Damaseb (Mighty Gunners)
Defenders:
- Charles Hambira (African Stars)
- Ngero Katua (African Stars)
- Tuli Nashixwa (Tigers)
- Tusha Ikeinge (Khomas Nampol)
- Sergio Damaseb (Mighty Gunners)
- Gerson Paulus (Julinho Athletic)
- David Aingwafa (Chula Chula)
- Petrus Kamati (NCS)
- Kennedy Eib (Chula Chula)
- Dominikus Narib (Okahandja United)
Midfielders:
- Lawrence Doeseb (Chula Chula)
- Godwin Eiseb (African Stars)
- Mbakondja Tjihikika (African Stars)
- Ole Somseb (Tigers)
- Dwayne Kinda (Tigers)
- Wangu Gome (Ongos)
- Simon Elago (Ongos)
- Sem Ndahangwapo (Blue Waters)
- Pollen Rooi (Young Brazilians)
- Quinton Van Staden (Young Brazilians)
- Paulus Amutenya (UNAM)
- Festus Petrus (Chula Chula)
- Motjari Kazondunge (Quiver FC)
- Nathanael Nakare (Julinho Athletic)
Forwards:
- Willy Stephanus (African Stars)
- Paulus Aludhilu (African Stars)
- Nani Fares Haidula (Chula Chula)
- Garland Kaengurova (Okahandja United)
- Nashiku Muyeka (Airborne)
- Marcelino George (Chula Chula)
- Barnand Horaseb (Mighty Gunners)
- Jackson Nangolo (Chula Chula)
Club Representation:
- African Stars: 6 players
- Chula Chula: 8 players
- Ongos: 3 players
- Mighty Gunners: 3 players
- Tigers: 3 players
- Julinho Athletic: 2 players
- Okahandja United: 2 players
- Young Brazilians: 2 players
- Blue Waters: 1 player
- UNAM: 1 player
- Khomas Nampol: 1 player
- NCS: 1 player
- Airborne: 1 player
- Quiver FC: 1 player
The squad, comprised of players from various leagues across Namibia, will convene at the NFA Technical Centre on Monday, 21 October 2024.
Namibia will travel to Lesotho for the first leg of the CHAN preliminary round on 25-27 October with the return leg scheduled for 1-3 November 2024.
The winner of the tie will face Angola in the second round for a place in the CHAN finals, which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 1-28 February 2025.
CHAN is exclusively for players who compete in their domestic leagues.
The squad showcases a balance between experience and fresh talent, with clubs like Chula Chula contributing the most players, while traditional powerhouses such as African Stars also feature prominently. As the team prepares for CHAN.