Namibia produced the biggest shock so far in an Africa Cup of Nations full of upsets in the Ivory Coast by snatching a 1-0 triumph over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday. It was a historic first victory in the flagship African tournament for the Brave Warriors, who defeated and drew with another top team, Cameroon,...
Namibian international player Deon Hotto has nothing but praise for head coach Colin Benjamin’s fresh ideas for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory Coast. The Brave Warriors arrived in Korhogo, Ivory Coast, on 11 January for their opening match against group E favourite Tunisia. In an exclusive interview with cafonline.com,...
Namibian Deon Hotto scored direct from a free-kick to give Orlando Pirates a 1-0 win over wasteful TS Galaxy on Saturday as the South African Premiership approaches the halfway mark. Lowly Galaxy squandered several great chances to score before the match in Soweto was decided after 25 minutes. Hotto lifted his kick over the defensive...
The presence of Deon Hotto and Peter Shalulile will enhance Namibian interest in tomorrow’s MTN 8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban. The experienced Brave Warriors duo were both pivotal to their teams reaching the final, following starring roles in the semifinals. The Brazilians booked their spot in the MTN8 final via...
Staff Reporter SWAKOPMUND, Sept. 16 — The Deon Hotto Foundation (DHF) recently made a significant donation to the Atlantic Junior Secondary School in Swakopmund, comprising 150 sanitary packs, a brand-new laptop, and a framed Deon Hotto soccer jersey. This act of generosity holds special meaning for Deon Hotto, as he himself was a student at...
Staff Reporter JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 13 — Orlando Pirates’ versatile player, Deon Hotto, is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire in January 2024. Namibia secured their spot in the tournament without playing a match, thanks to Tuesday’s result between Cameroon and Burundi in the final Group C...
National senior football team coach Collin Benjamin said three of the players who started against Cameroon in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in March this year, will miss out in their final match due to injuries. Namibia is currently at the top of Group C of the 2023 Ivory Coast AFCON qualifiers with...