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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...
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