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Namibia women's national football team
Women's national association football team representing Namibia
This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Namibia national football team.
The Namibia women's national football team is the senior national women's football team of Namibia and is overseen by the Namibia Football Association.
Quick Facts Association, Confederation ...
| Association | Namibia Football Association (NFA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | COSAFA (Southern Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Uerikondjera Kasaona | ||
| Captain | Zenatha Coleman | ||
| FIFA code | NAM | ||
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| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 126  (15 March 2024)[1] | ||
| Highest | 89 (December 2009) | ||
| Lowest | 147 (October 2022 – March 2023) | ||
| First international | |||
 South Africa 13–0 Namibia  (Pretoria, South Africa; 25 October 2003) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Namibia 6–0 Swaziland  (Lusaka, Zambia; 22 August 2006) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| South Africa 13–0 Namibia (Pretoria, South Africa; 25 October 2003) | |||
| African Women's Championship | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2014) | ||
| Best result | Group stage (2014) | ||
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Main article: Namibia women's national football team results
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2023
Namibia 
v 
Equatorial Guinea
v 
Equatorial Guinea
| 13 July 2024 Olympic qualifying | Namibia | 2–0 | Equatorial Guinea | Nasrec, South Africa |
| 15:00 UTC+2 |
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Stadium: FNB Stadium Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia) Assistant referees: Mercy Zulu (Zambia) Assistant referees: Nancy Kasitu (Zambia) Fourth official: Mercy Kayira (Malawi) |
Equatorial Guinea v Namibia
v Namibia
| 18 July 2024 Olympic qualifying | Equatorial Guinea | 0–0 (0–2 agg.) | Namibia | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea |
| Stadium: Estadio de Malabo | ||||
| Note: Namibia won 2–0 on aggregate. | ||||
Gambia 
v Namibia
v Namibia
| 21 September 2023 (2023-09-21) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Gambia | 2–3 | Namibia | El Jadida, Morocco |
| 15:00 UTC±0 | Report (GFF) | Stadium: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium |
Namibia v Gambia
v Gambia
| 24 September 2023 (2023-09-24) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg | Namibia | 2–0 (5–2 agg.) | Gambia | El Jadida, Morocco |
| 15:00 UTC+1 |
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Report (GFF) Report (NFA) |
Stadium: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium | |
| Note: Namibia won 5–2 on aggregate | ||||
Namibia v 
Botswana
v 
Botswana
| 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Namibia | 1–1 | Botswana | Pretoria, South Africa |
| 15:30 UTC+2 |
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Report |
|
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Gloria Sambumba (Zambia) |
Namibia v 
Zimbabwe
v 
Zimbabwe
| 9 October 2023 (2023-10-09) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Namibia | 0–2 | Zimbabwe | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 15:30 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium Referee: Letticia Viana (Eswatini) |
Lesotho 
v Namibia
v Namibia
| 11 October 2023 (2023-10-11) 2023 COSAFA WC GS | Lesotho | 0–2 | Namibia | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 15:30 UTC+2 | Report |
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Stadium: UJ Stadium Referee: Maria Rivet (Mauritius) |
Namibia v 
Morocco
v 
Morocco
| 26 October 2023 (2023-10-26) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Namibia | 0–2 | Morocco | Marrakech, Morocco |
| 20:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Stade de Marrakech |
Morocco v Namibia
v Namibia
| 31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying | Morocco | 2–0 (4–0 agg.) | Namibia | Rabat, Morocco |
| Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium | ||||
| Note: Morocco won 4–0 on aggregate | ||||
Ghana 
v Namibia
v Namibia
| 1 December 2023 (2023-12-01) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg | Ghana | 3–1 | Namibia | Accra, Ghana |
| 15:30 UTC±0 | Report | Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium Referee: Ghada Mehat (Algeria) |
Namibia v Ghana
v Ghana
| 5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg | Namibia | 1–0 (2–3 agg.) | Ghana | Pretoria ,South Africa |
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Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium | |||
| Note: Ghana won 3–2 on aggregate. | ||||
2024
Current coaching staff
- As of 1 April 2024
More information Position, Name ...
| Position | Name | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Nicolas Woody Jacobs | [2] |
| Assistant coach | Mervin Mbakera Uerikondjera Kasaon |
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| Goalkeeping coach | Dankie Hepundjua |
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Manager history
- Uerikondjera Kasaona (????–2022)[3]
- Paulus Shipanga(2022-2024)
- Nicolas Woody Jacobs(2024-)
Current squad
Caps and goals as of 13 July 2023, after the match against Equatorial Guinea.
More information No., Pos. ...
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1GK | Melisa Matheus | (1998-06-14) June 14, 1998 (age 25) | Beauties | ||
| 16 | 1GK | Agnes Kauzuu | (1992-12-22) December 22, 1992 (age 31) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 5 | 2DF | Emma Naris | (1996-11-08) November 8, 1996 (age 27) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 20 | 2DF | Lovisa Mulunga | (1995-03-18) March 18, 1995 (age 29) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 2DF | Mbakondja Kahiriri | Beauties | ||||
| 15 | 2DF | Lydiana Nanamus | (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 (age 25) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 3 | 2DF | Ndapewa Katuta | (1986-12-16) December 16, 1986 (age 37) | Nampol Ladies | ||
| 13 | 2DF | Vijakura Tjingaete | (2003-12-27) December 27, 2003 (age 20) | Girls and Goals | ||
| 2 | 2DF | Veweziwa Kotjipati | (1992-09-28) 28 September 1992 (age 31) | 8 | 1 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach II |
| 4 | 2DF | Julia Rutjindo | (2000-04-18) April 18, 2000 (age 24) | Girls and Goals | ||
| 17 | 3MF | Memory Ngonda | (1998-02-11) 11 February 1998 (age 26) | 13 | 2 | Tura Magic |
| 18 | 3MF | Juliana Blou | (1995-05-19) May 19, 1995 (age 28) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 10 | 3MF | Millicent Hikuam | (1998-07-06) July 6, 1998 (age 25) |  Capital FC Atletica | ||
| 9 | 3MF | Anna-Ida Somses | (2005-08-14) 14 August 2005 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | V-Power Angels |
| 7 | 3MF | Twelikondjela Amukoto | (1991-07-28) July 28, 1991 (age 32) | Nampol Ladies | ||
| 9 | 3MF | Elmarie Fredericks | | |||
| 11 | 4FW | Anna-Marie Shikusho | (1995-04-05) April 5, 1995 (age 29) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 8 | 4FW | Zenatha Coleman | (1993-09-25) 25 September 1993 (age 30) | 10 | 5 |  Fenerbahçe |
| 14 | 4FW | Ivone Kooper | (1999-01-16) January 16, 1999 (age 25) | Tura Magic FC | ||
| 4FW | Leena Alweendo | | ||||
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Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up to a Namibia squad in the past 12 months.
More information Pos., Player ...
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Lydia Eixas | (1986-11-07) 7 November 1986 (age 37) | Girls & Goals |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| GK | Sarafina Khuruses | (2004-06-22) 22 June 2004 (age 19) | Namib Daughters |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| GK | Marinskey Vries | (1996-11-28) 28 November 1996 (age 27) | Arrows |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| GK | Queandra Kasume Batista | (1999-01-07) January 7, 1999 (age 25) | UNAM Bokkies |
v. Morocco, 31 October 2023 | ||
| DF | Tangi Mulundu | UNAM |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | |||
| DF | Nicole Philander | (2000-07-30) 30 July 2000 (age 23) | Beauties |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| DF | Mercia Skrywer | (2000-02-03) 3 February 2000 (age 24) | Namib Daughters |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| DF | Kamunikire Tjituka | (1998-06-13) 13 June 1998 (age 25) | Beauties |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| DF | Selma Enkali | (1999-12-22) 22 December 1999 (age 24) | Girls & Goals |
v. Botswana, October 2022 | ||
| DF | Anna Shaende | (1999-10-27) 27 October 1999 (age 24) | Girls & Goals |
v. Botswana, October 2022 | ||
| DF | Veronika Van Wyk | (1999-01-06) 6 January 1999 (age 25) | Girls & Goals |
v. Botswana, October 2022 | ||
| DF | Lilie Kasheeta | (1999-04-04) April 4, 1999 (age 25) | Nampol Ladies |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| DF | Hilma Kanyama | (2000-09-27) September 27, 2000 (age 23) | Ongwediva Queens |
v. Morocco, 31 October 2023 | ||
| MF | Shanda Cloete | (1996-11-28) 28 November 1996 (age 27) | Girls & Goals |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| MF | Shamilla Damases | Beauties |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | |||
| MF | Shanice Daries | (2000-09-03) 3 September 2000 (age 23) | Girls & Goals |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| MF | Ignacia Haoses | (1999-07-19) 19 July 1999 (age 24) | Namib Daughters |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| MF | Helena Shuumbwa | (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999 (age 25) | Khomas Nampol |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| MF | Asteria Angula | (1999-06-11) 11 June 1999 (age 24) | Girls & Goals |
v. Botswana, October 2022 | ||
| MF | Annouscka Kordom | (1997-08-12) 12 August 1997 (age 26) | 8 | 0 | Capital FC Atletica |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 |
| MF | Muhinatjo Hanavi | (2003-02-11) 11 February 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | UNAM |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 |
| MF | Hilma Matheus | 0 | 0 | |
v. Gambia, 24 September 2023 | |
| MF | Lorraine Jossob | (1993-05-04) May 4, 1993 (age 30) | Arrows Ladies |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| MF | Memory Ngonda | (1998-02-11) February 11, 1998 (age 26) | Tura Magic FC |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| MF | Meltret Ujamba | (1995-11-30) November 30, 1995 (age 28) | UNAM Bokkies |
v. Morocco, 31 October 2023 | ||
| MF | Thomalina Adams | (1993-07-06) July 6, 1993 (age 30) | Tura Magic FC |
v. Ghana, 5 December 2023 | ||
| MF | Elina Uulumbu | (1994-07-22) July 22, 1994 (age 29) | Nampol Ladies |
v. Ghana, 5 December 2023 | ||
| FW | Hilary Gontes | UNAM |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | |||
| FW | Tjamunene Ndjavera | (2003-05-26) 26 May 2003 (age 20) | Girls & Goals |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 PRE | ||
| FW | Albertina Aludhilu | (2000-01-08) 8 January 2000 (age 24) | v. Botswana, October 2022 | |||
| FW | Jekohasana Kamatjiopose | (2005-08-01) 1 August 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | Arrows |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 |
| FW | Kylie Van Wyk | (1999-05-01) 1 May 1999 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | Girls & Goals |
v. Equatorial Guinea, 13 July 2023 |
| Vekendisa Ujaha | Unam Bokkies |
v. Botswana, October 2022 | ||||
| FW | Beverly Uueziua | (1999-05-26) May 26, 1999 (age 24) | Girls and Goals |
2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
| FW | Fiola Vliete | (1998-10-22) October 22, 1998 (age 25) | Beauties |
v. Morocco, 31 October 2023 | ||
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Previous squads
- COSAFA Women's Championship
- Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2020.
More information #, Player ...
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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Regional
Runners-up: 2006
FIFA Women's World Cup
Olympic Games
Africa Women Cup of Nations
More information Africa Women Cup of Nations record, Year ...
| Africa Women Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
| 1991 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 1995 | ||||||||
 1998 |
Withdrew | |||||||
| 2000 |
Did not enter | |||||||
| 2002 | ||||||||
| 2004 | ||||||||
| 2006 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2008 | ||||||||
| 2010 | ||||||||
| 2012 | ||||||||
| 2014 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
 2016 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2018 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
 2020 |
Cancelled | |||||||
| 2022 |
Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2024 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| Total | 1/12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
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African Games
COSAFA Women's Championship
More information COSAFA Women's Championship record, Year ...
| COSAFA Women's Championship record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
| 2002 | Did not enter | ||||||||
 2006 | Runner-up | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | |
 2008 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2011 | |||||||||
| 2017 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | |
| 2018 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | |
| 2019 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | +6 | |
| 2020 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 2021 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | |
| 2023 |
Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | Group stage | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 5 | |
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- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
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The list shown below shows the Djibouti national football team all−time international record against opposing nations.
*As of xxxxxx after match against xxxx.
- Key
Positive balance (more wins than losses)
Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
Negative balance (more losses than wins)
More information Against, Pld ...
| Against | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Confederation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Record per opponent
*As ofxxxxx after match against xxxxx.
- Key
Positive balance (more wins than losses)
Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
Negative balance (more losses than wins)
The following table shows Djibouti's all-time official international record per opponent:
More information Opponent, Pld ...
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W% | Confederation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | — |
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- "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- "Kasaona appointed Brave Gladiators Coach". Namibia Football Association.
- Namibia women's national football team – official website at NFA (in English)
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