In brief
Coach Collin Benjamin unveiled Namibia’s 22‑player squad for back‑to‑back AFCON qualifiers against Cameroon, with the first leg in Douala on November 12 and the return match in Botswana on November 16. The roster blends experienced internationals such as Deon Hotto and Riaan Hanamub with emerging talent, although attacking midfielder Petrus Shitembi will miss the camp due to injury. Namibia currently sits third in Group G, just behind hosts Cameroon. Unverified reports list several additional names, but their inclusion has not been confirmed.
Namibia has announced a 22‑player squad for its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cameroon, the announcement came from head coach Collin Benjamin on Monday, according to Xinhua. The team will travel to Douala for the first leg on November 12 before returning to Botswana for the home fixture on November 16.
Benjamin said the roster blends experienced players with emerging talent. Veterans Deon Hotto and Riaan Hanamub are highlighted as leaders expected to bring stability, while younger members will be given a chance to make an impact. A notable omission is attacking midfielder Petrus Shitembi, who is out with an injury sustained while playing for his club.
Namibia currently sits third in Group G of the AFCON qualifiers with three points from two matches, a point behind group leader Cameroon. Comoros stands second and Congo holds the bottom position.
Additional reports, such as those from Flashscore, list players like Ndisiro Kamajanda, Musipilli Sibeso, and Ingo Barthromeus Kalonda, among others. These names have not yet been confirmed by official Namibian football authorities, and the squad list from Xinhua remains the sole verified source.
Both legs of the qualification tie are set to be closely contested, with Cameroon benefiting from home advantage in the first match but Namibia hoping to leverage the experience of its senior players to secure a crucial away win on November 16.
