The Brave Warriors will travel to Cameroon for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Indomitable Lions without striker Erastus Kululan and midfielder Romeo Kasume . The two players , who currently play in Kosovo ‘ s second – tier league with Liria Prizren , are unable to fly from Kosovo owing to visa restrictions , the Namibia Football Association ( NFA ) stated on Tuesday . They were initially part of coach Collin Benjamin ‘ s 24 – man squad , who will travel to Cameroon and South Africa to face Kenya on 10 September 2024 at the Orlando Stadium . Benjamin announced that Punaije Katjimune and Lawrence Doeseb had taken their positions . ‘ It ‘ s a huge blow to the team but we equally believe in all the players and what they bring to the team . Kulula and Kasume had an impressive year with the team thus far , they both featured in the World Cup qualifiers in June and did well for first – timers at a big stage . They also went on to play in the Cosafa tournament ,’ said Benjamin . He noted that Katji
mune and Doeseb are young and eager to play , which is exactly what the squad needs . Benjamin ‘ s squad travelled to South Africa on Sunday to prepare before departing for Cameroon on Wednesday . The team will return to South Africa to play their second group match against Kenya on Tuesday ( 10 September ) at the Orlando Stadium . The top two finishers will advance to the tournament , to be held in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 . Namibia has been placed in Group J of the qualifiers , alongside Cameroon , Kenya , and Zimbabwe . Despite the absence of the Kosovo – based talisman , Benjamin ‘ s roster is still full of bold players , such as Orlando Pirates left – back Deon Hotto Kavendjii and Bethuel Muzeu , who will boost the team ‘ s morale . Despite not having enough playing time in South Africa , versatile goalkeeper Lloyed Kazapua has been deployed between the sticks with Edward Maova and Kamaijanda Ndisiro . The defence consists of Erasmus Ikeinge , Kennedy Amutenya , Charles Hambira ,
Ivan Kamberipa , Arend Abubakar , Tuli Nashixua , Rian Hanamub , and Ngero Katua . Aprosius Petrus , Prins Tjiuza , Deon Hotto , Tjipee Karuuombe , Fares Haindula , Moses Shidolo , Lawrence Doeseb , Paulus Amutenya , and Edmar Kamatuka will play in the midfield . Benjamin has enlisted the services of Bethuel Muzeu , David Ndeunyema , and Punaije Katjimune as strikers

Source:The Namibia News Agency