Born Venomuinjo Namolo on 12 December 1983 in the poorly developed northeast village of Okakarara, ‘Busiso’ started kicking around a football at a very young age in his hometown. His talent did not go unnoticed, as he became a regular starter for the school’s youth teams from U/12 up to the U/20 age group level.
Like many youngsters his age at the time, Busiso was inspired by the football virtuosity of South African football legends. He was particularly in absolute awe of Kaizer Chiefs and ‘Bafana Bafana’ legend Doctor Khumalo to the extent that he adopted the iconic number 15 jersey. Interestingly, the number became his preferred signature tune for the rest of his playing career.
It was not long before the emerging attacking midfielder was elevated to the town’s unofficial ‘elite league’ level, featuring for Tahiti, Sundowns and Clever Boys in that sequence. However, Busiso only rose to prominence when he temporarily relocated to the northern part of the country in search of greener pastures.
Despite finding a safe shelter, the attacker found refuge with the ambitious Ondangwa outfit K.K Palace, aka the ‘Nambudunga Lions’.
A habitual bird of passage, the emerging midfielder developed itchy feet and was on the move again, only to resurface at Orwetoveni giants Life Fighters Football Club in Otjiwarongo.
The boy from Erari hit the ground running, marshalling and bossing the midfield duels for ‘Kahirona’.
Busiso masterminded the Purple Project to the final of the lucrative NFA Cup in 2004, only to stumble against Black Africa (2-0) at the last hurdle.
Here, the versatile free-scoring midfielder found himself surrounded by greats in the shape of Phillip Gairiseb, Oscar ‘Bricks’ Tjikurunda, Toufi Mbako, Barnes Angula and agile gloves man Vonk Tjihenuna, amongst others.
His next stop was the freezing Atlantic Ocean in the harbour town of Walvis Bay.
He joined forces with the new look Kuisebmund outfit, Eleven Arrows.
Busiso immediately made his presence felt in the star-studded Arrows starting lineup, playing alongside well-established superstars.
Amongst his celebrated teammates were Rudolf Bester, Big George Hummel, Freedom Puriza, Charley Aoseb, Katupose twins Tara and Muna (‘Look & See’), Virgil Vries, Benji Ketjijere, Richard Gariseb, Vonk Tjihenuna, Stanley Mupeu, Chris Uarianga Katjiukua, and a few other young ‘footies’ of remarkable pedigree.
Admittedly, Busiso’s well-taken goals propelled the fired-up coastal outfit to victory in the FA Leo Cup.
The seasiders dispatched Katutura giants Orlando Pirates in the 2011 edition final, whilst his eight (8) goals tally earned him the tourney’s golden boot award.
Mission accomplished – time for new challenges.
Busiso surprisingly abandoned the smooth sailing ship of Arrows to find shelter with the uncompromising National armed forces Premiership campaigners Mighty Gunners in Otjiwarongo.
The move turned out to be a well-thought-out long-term career decision.
Here, the free-scoring midfielder rubbed shoulders with the likes of Harald Ochurub, John Jalo, Samora Khairabeb, Manzo Uirab and Werner Uaputauka.
Busiso has represented his motherland in the prestigious Gothia under-19 Youth Cup in Sweden and the multi-sport youth games in neighbouring Zambia.
He was a valuable squad member of the victorious Brave Warriors that clinched the regional Cosafa Cup in South Africa, 2015.
Sadly, a devastating career-ending knee injury abbreviated any further physical activities on the playing field, thus hastening his premature retirement from the game that took him beyond Namibian borders.
Unlike dozens of retired footballers who turned their backs on the game that has made them famous upon retiring from playing competitive football, Busiso resolved to rewrite the script by turning his hand to mentoring upcoming youngsters.
He equipped himself with decent qualifications and is the incumbent, proud holder of the NFA C-License.
His lodging with the ‘Stumbs’ certainly bore fruit. He is currently employed as a fully flagged soldier in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). Busiso enjoyed successful coaching stints with former club Life Fighters in the slightly less glamorous portfolio of assistant coach.
The now-retired versatile midfielder is happily hitched to his childhood sweetheart, Michelle Mbaha-Namolo, who bore him a quartet of cute daughters.