Matebele’s Jacobs lauds BPL growth

Jacobs was speaking on the influx of Namibian talents into the local league. He became the first Namibian to land a coaching job in the BPL as he signed a 12-month contract with the rookies. Speaking to Sport Monitor, Jacobs says former Township Rollers’ forward, Jerome Louis and Benson Shilongo formerly with Gaborone United are trailblazers as players had been reluctant to take their talents down Namibia’s Eastern boarder. “Botswana’s football has grown in leaps and bounds. Namibians were quite hesitant and reluctant to come here. But seeing how sport and in particular football has grown, has made the football landscape attractive to us. I even think more would love to come and experience Botswana football,” Jacobs said.

Other than the tactician, there have been more Namibian talents joining the BPL teams in this transfer window. The biggest catch has been champions, Jwaneng Galaxy’s capture of Namibia’s national team captain, Dynamo ‘Carlos’ Fredericks on a two-year deal.