Author: Carlos Kambaekwa (Carlos Kambaekwa )

Born at Windhoek’s Old Location in 1952, Fanuel Ngatangue Tjingaete, famously known as ‘Fanie’ in social circles was always destined for greatness from day one. Growing up in harsh conditions at Windhoek’s Old Location, it was imperative for many young boys from the disadvantaged Bantu community to be streetwise.  It was a life full of...

Hold your horses ‘born-frees’. The name Klaus Linow might sound ancient but the former South West Africa (SWA) and Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) stalwart will go down in history as one of the most decorated footballers of all time.  Linow represented his motherland (Namibia) with great aplomb at Inter-Provincial level. He was in the starting...

Born and raised in South London, England in the United Kingdom (UK), Russell Parker started working for De Beers in 1982 in their London office, but was requested to do contract work in the then-South West Africa (SWA – Namibia).  “I had always played amateur football from a young age, so when I arrived in...

History reveals that between 1988 and the 2000s, though a little unknown to many, the Gurirab bloodline brought something truly special to the domestic football scene.  Brutally told in bold letters without fear or favour, the Gurirab brothers were like manna from Heaven. They were extremely gifted with natural skill, deep football intelligence, complimented by...

The Namibian Football Association (NFA) has issued an emotional and touching press statement, expressing sorrow while sending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased, which reads as follows verbatim:  “NFA is deeply saddened to announce the tragic passing of two esteemed match officials Andreas and Petrus following a catastrophic motor vehicle accident last...

Born Frederico Goncalves 1965 in Matadi, the chief seaport of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), capital of the Congo Central Province, adjacent to the border with Angola, young ‘Chicco’ was destined for greatness from the moment he stationed himself between the sticks. He started out with Kinshasa giants Mobari Football Club where he kept...

Born on 3 June 1969, young Nelson Luis was introduced to the beautiful game of football at an early age, and was always a starter in the school teams in the different age categories. A speedy winger blessed with an educated left foot, young Luis demonstrated flashes of greatness whilst turning out for the Centaurus...

Born and raised in the dusty streets of Orwetoveni residential area for native Bantus in the northern capital Otjiwarongo, young Kandingua was just like many ‘Pikininis’ his age in the township, football-crazy.  He would play the game at the slightest provocation – be it in the streets, on the way to schools, or while running...