Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that entry to the Brave Warriors’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in Botswana will be free of charge.
The games will take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown against Malawi on 5 September and São Tomé and Príncipe on 9 September 2025.
NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie said on Tuesday the decision is aimed at filling the stadium and boosting the team’s morale.
“We would love to see all Namibians filling the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium to the brim, waving the Namibian flag high in support of the Brave Warriors,” he said.
Moetie urged Namibians to travel and support the team in all international competitions, including COSAFA, CAF, and FIFA tournaments.
He encouraged fans to buy national team merchandise and flags to create a strong visual presence in Botswana.
“Let us all paint the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium with our red, blue, green, and white with our bright yellow sun, ensuring we return home in a strong convoy with 6 points in our pocket,” he said.
Namibia is second in Group H with 12 points from six games, four points behind leaders Tunisia, who have 16 points.
Liberia is in third place with 10 points. Namibia must win all remaining games and hope Tunisia drops points to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
