Namibia coach Ricardo Mannetti has named his final 23-man squad for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
Mannetti evicted five players-Virgil Vries, Chris Katjiukua, Teberius Lombard, Benjamen Nenkavu and Wesley Katjiteo- from the provisional squad preparing in Dubai.
He explained that tactics, conditioning, performance and attitude during the last two weeks were key points in settling on his final squad.
”Those are the pillars of our decision. Also the inclusion of Ryan Nyambe at the back, his versatility is key for the changes at the back,” Mannetti is quoted as saying.
”We feel this team has the right energy, they fit us right for the tactics to be used and they will represent Namibia to the best of their abilities. These are the right players with the right work ethic and harmony.”
The Brave Warriors are in Group D and will play Morocco on 23 June before taking on South Africa on 28 June, both at Al Salam Stadium.
Their final match will be on 1 July, 2019 against giants Ivory Coast at Cairo International Stadium.
Namibia’s final squad:
Ratanda Mbazuvara, Loydt Kazapua, Max Mbaeva, Ryan Nyambe, Larry Horaeb, Denzil Haoseb, Ivan Kamberipa, Charles Hambira, Riaan Hanamub, Ananias Gebhardt, Absalom Iimbondi, Willy Stephanus, Petrus Shitembi, Ronald Ketjijere, Dynamo Fredericks, Marcel Papama, Manfred Starke, Deon Hotto, Itamunua Keimuine, Benson Shilongo, Peter Shalulile, Joslyn Kamatuka and Isaskar Gurirab.
