Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) has handed over sponsorships worth N$355 000, including N$100 000 in cash, to the Brave Warriors to support their FIFA World Cup preparations.
Nasria marketing and sales executive Ndapona Schleberger said the contribution forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and represents an investment in Namibia’s human capital.
“This investment fuels national pride, inspires our youth and supports our athletes as they represent Namibia on the world’s grandest sporting stage. The support we have handed over today represents far more than their monetary value. For the Brave Warriors, it is a tangible expression of national pride and belief to soar,” she said.
The Brave Warriors are aiming to raise N$9.6 million to cover player bonuses and operational costs for the World Cup campaign.
Earlier this month, FNB Namibia donated N$500 000. At a fundraising gala dinner, a total of N$978 300 was raised by various institutions and members of the public.
Meanwhile, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced the cancellation of the fundraising game between African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula due to lack of sponsors.
NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata said the organising committee had expected sponsors to come on board but this did not materialise.
“The committee would like to sincerely thank both teams for having agreed to participate in this game and apologise to the players and fans who looked forward to this world-class derby this coming Sunday. The committee will now turn its focus on the upcoming Brave Warriors World Cup qualifiers vs Malawi and Sao Tome on the 5 and 9 September in Francistown, Botswana respectively,” Hamata said.
Hamata added that the committee remains confident that the Brave Warriors will qualify for the 2026 World Cup and urged Namibians to support the team.
“The campaign’s win-a-car competition will end on 31 August 2025 and the public therefore still has a few days to SMS the word ‘Brave Warriors’ to the number 106 and stand a chance to win a brand new Toyota Xs valued at N$300,000. Each SMS is charged only N$3,” Hamata said.
