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The Namibian
Tue 13 Aug 2013
SMS Of The Day * THIS nation is in dire need of a massive conference on housing. When we experienced a crisis in the education sector a crisis-control brain-storming conference was organised which resulted in the best deal ever for the Namibian child, nam Food For Thought * BOURGEOISIE has become a daily occupation if not the order of the day of the upper-echelons, President Hifikepunye Pohamba we urge you to revisit this unpatriotic geocentricism among your staff and the well-connected, for everybody to r Bouquets And Brickbats * COMMISSIONER of Prisons, can you please explain the strategies you use to appoint officers to certain positions? It is my observation that you are being fed with wrong information then you just promote individuals without making p SMS Of The Day * I THINK Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda lost his belt because of this promoter and trainer. How can a world champion still be training at the Katutura Youth Complex where there is not enough equipment. I think they must follow the example of Ha Food For Thought * NAMIBIA Dairies are unable to match low prices of imported milk and this ultimately means the consumer will have to pay more for local milk. Look at the prices of the local chicken. All these profits are going in the pockets of a few in Bouquets And Brickbats * I AM pleased to hear that Cabinet has responded positively to the proposal of Namibia Dairies to support the industry. The restrictions which support the industry by reducing competition to ensure the survival of the industry is a SMS Of The Day * CEO’s golden handshakes. Somewhere on our statute books there must be a provision that if a board of directors suspends/dismisses a CEO without due regard to legal provision (substantive/procedural law) such board must carry the costs for Food For Thought * JACKY Asheeke was so right with her last column- why are the fathers of the dead children not being prosecuted? (Reference to the children who died in shack fires last week) Our justice system still protects men over women. In this cont Bouquets And Brickbats * ALEXACTUS Kaure, your column in Friday’s newspaper opened my eyes. One hardly finds impartial case study analysers in Namibia. Let’s not destroy the Polytechnic’s strong foundation (Tjivikua) as yet. At least wait until the transf SMS Of The Day * WHY doesn’t NBC listen when they are criticised? The little red chairs on Good Morning Namibia have done their part and are dirty especially at the arm rests. Please listen for once. You interview professionals and internationals on those Food For Thought * MINISTRY of Education, in order to address the shortages of teachers at primary schools why don’t you consider employing us who hold a diploma in lifelong learning and community education for teaching posts? We also did health education Bouquets And Brickbats * MY fellow Namibians, I am not a Swapo member but a third term for President Hifikepuye Pohamba will be a step closer towards attainment of Vision 2030. Believe me His Excellency has made crucial bold decisions, and I don’t regret
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| 2013-07-30
Warriors were tame, says Mannetti
Staff Reporter
SECOND BEST... Da Costa Angula's Brave Warriors were outfought by Antonio Belito's Mozambique for the second successive match.
NAMIBIA were comprehensively outplayed by Mozambique on Sunday in Maputo and now face a difficult task of qualifying for the 2014 African Nations Championships (Chan), according to coach Ricardo Mannetti.
Mannetti conceded that his side gave by far their worst showing in recent times when they were thrashed 3-0 by the ‘Mambas’ in the first leg qualifier on Sunday.
The coach added that the Brave Warriors will be under intense pressure to overturn the result in the return leg on Saturday if they are to salvage the tie.
“I am so disappointed by the team’s performance. We have worked so hard on tactics all this time and nothing came off to be honest.
Mozambique were better than us with and without the ball. Mozambique pressurised us effectively and dominated throughout,” said Mannetti. He said his charges struggled to get into the game from the onset and that after conceding a penalty just before halftime, which was duly converted by defender Almiro Lobo, they could not contain the hosts.
“After that halftime score, it was even tougher for our boys as Mozambique smelled blood and pushed and pushed. Their ball possession was better and their ball winning mentality was excellent as well,” said Mannetti.
The result means that the Brave Warriors have to win the return leg by four clear goals. The match, which will be the third successive meeting between the two sides, will be staged at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.
“The score-line in Maputo now puts the team in a much difficult situation and we now have to work extra hard and become more aggressive and respect the tactics more.
It was a bad day at the office in Maputo but now we have to look forward and try to do the best of what we can,” he said.
However, Mannetti singled out Black Africa striker Jerome Louis for an admirable performance. “Jerome was by far our best player in Maputo. His maturity was exceptional and his shots at goal were purposeful but it was just not his day to score for us. Saturday in Windhoek will have to be better from us,” Mannetti said.
The coach added that the Brave Warriors will be under intense pressure to overturn the result in the return leg on Saturday if they are to salvage the tie.
“I am so disappointed by the team’s performance. We have worked so hard on tactics all this time and nothing came off to be honest.
Mozambique were better than us with and without the ball. Mozambique pressurised us effectively and dominated throughout,” said Mannetti. He said his charges struggled to get into the game from the onset and that after conceding a penalty just before halftime, which was duly converted by defender Almiro Lobo, they could not contain the hosts.
“After that halftime score, it was even tougher for our boys as Mozambique smelled blood and pushed and pushed. Their ball possession was better and their ball winning mentality was excellent as well,” said Mannetti.
The result means that the Brave Warriors have to win the return leg by four clear goals. The match, which will be the third successive meeting between the two sides, will be staged at the Sam Nujoma Stadium.
“The score-line in Maputo now puts the team in a much difficult situation and we now have to work extra hard and become more aggressive and respect the tactics more.
It was a bad day at the office in Maputo but now we have to look forward and try to do the best of what we can,” he said.
However, Mannetti singled out Black Africa striker Jerome Louis for an admirable performance. “Jerome was by far our best player in Maputo. His maturity was exceptional and his shots at goal were purposeful but it was just not his day to score for us. Saturday in Windhoek will have to be better from us,” Mannetti said.
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