The Namibia national team captain Petrus Shitembi says the South African country will fight to advance from the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in history.
They’ve never reached the knockout stage in Africa Cup of Nations history.
The South African country touched down in Ghana on Thursday to begin their preparations for the tournament set to start on January 13.
Speaking to the media on their arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, Petrus Shitembi said they’ll try their best not to just add to the numbers.
“Obviously when it comes to tournaments like this you are facing the best in Africa so we are coming here to compete and make sure we don’t just add to the numbers.
“We’ll definitely fight and try to progress from the group stage.”
Engagements are underway between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Namibia to organize an international friendly, offering both teams valuable preparation before their departure to Ivory Coast for the AFCON.
Drawn into Group E alongside South Africa, Tunisia, and Mali, the Brave Warriors, making their fourth AFCON appearance, are scheduled to commence their campaign against Tunisia on January 16, 2024.