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Namibia's BPL stars closer to AFCON finals

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Brave Warriors: Marcel Papama and Kennedy Amutenya (right) PIC: NAMIBIA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

While the Zebras are out of the AFCON 2023 finals’ contention, local football might still have some representation at the biennial competition.

This week back-to-back away and home losses to Equatorial Guinea saw the Zebras crash out of the AFCON contention. The team will miss the continental showpiece for the sixth consecutive time since its maiden appearance in 2012.

As the nation is reeling from the disappointment of missing out on the AFCON qualification, the western neighbours, Namibia are in a celebratory mood as an AFCON berth is just a grasp away.

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Namibia's BPL stars closer to AFCON finals

While the Zebras are out of the AFCON 2023 finals’ contention, local football might still have some representation at the biennial competition.

Torreira praises 'big player' Aldalur

Jack, George scoop Beach Volleyball Gold

Hogs dominate BIUST in Knock Out Cup clash

Thin squad, match congestion irk Double Action

Battle for promotion down to two

Men’s relay team reports for training camp

Farouk Ismail donates medicines to Princess Marina Hospital

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Students wellbeing is a priority