Brave Warriors’ head coach Collin Benjamin has urged Premier League coaches to scout for players in tournaments such as the Harders Cup.

Speaking to Nampa at the end of the Harders Cup in Lüderitz on Sunday, he said many players displayed ‘’hunger and determination’’ during the tournament.

The tournament started on Friday.

“I saw a lot of potential, energy, hard work and young players who want to succeed – [those] who display their talent. It is up to us to try and help them nurture this talent, and for them to not just represent //Kharas region but, hopefully, Namibia,” he stated.

The coach said he identified some players he will invite to the Brave Warriors’ camp to train, and determine how they can be developed to become national players.

“We applaud the organisers and sponsors for such a platform to the youth of the region. The //Kharas region has over the years produced good soccer players. For them to be given such a platform, we must thank the organisers and sponsors,” Benjamin asserted.

Nampa also caught up with Young Brazilians’ football club head coach Galiel Pelwan.

 He said “the quality of the football played was good. However, the scoring rate was low. Most of the games played went to penalty shootouts, which indicates that the scoring rate was too low. I came to look for goalscorers, but that did not happen”.

A total of 20 teams from the //Kharas second division and one team from the first division participated in the Harders Cup.

The tourney also provided an opportunity for businesspeople at the coastal town.

One of the vendors, 23-year-old Vanessa Konraad, expressed gratitude to the organisers.

She noted that the event allowed them an opportunity to advertise their businesses.

“Little happens here in Lüderitz, and a big event like this helps. It is a great experience, especially for me, who is a young person. Seeing people enjoying your food is priceless,” she said. 

– Nampa