Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has directed that all supporters travelling to Botswana to back the Brave Warriors must sign an indemnity form before boarding government-sponsored buses.
NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie made the announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing at Soccer House in Windhoek.
He said the measure is to protect both the government and the NFA from liability during the trip.
“Very, very important for every Namibian going there… Before you get in the bus, you will sign an indemnity form that will indemnify the NFA and the government for any unforeseen circumstances and incidents that may happen on the buses as we travel to Botswana or while we are there. Nobody will travel with this contingency and will not put the blame at the doorstep of the government as well as the NFA,” said Moetie.
The NFA, in collaboration with the ministry of education, sport, arts and culture, will provide buses at a cost of N$200 per person.
However, supporters will be responsible for their own food and accommodation.
The buses are scheduled to depart on 4 September from Ondangwa, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Swakopmund, Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, and Gobabis.
The Brave Warriors will face Malawi on 5 September and São Tomé and Príncipe on 9 September at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. Entry to the stadium will be free to boost attendance.
Namibia is currently second in Group H with 12 points from six games. Tunisia leads with 16 points, while Liberia is third with 10.
The Brave Warriors must win their remaining games and hope Tunisia drops points to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
