International footballer Joslin Kamatuka is recovering well after suffering a serious head injury during a match against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
The incident occurred in the 66th minute when Orlando Pirates centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi (16) fired a powerful close-range clearance that struck Kamatuka directly in the face, causing him to collapse.
Medical teams reacted swiftly, providing eight minutes of on-field treatment as players and supporters watched in shock.
The Namibia and Durban City FC forward Kamatuka was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he was stabilised.
Durban City FC has since released an update, reassuring fans that Kamatuka is recovering well.
“Durban City FC confirms midfielder Joslin Kamatuka is in stable condition after being stretchered off against Orlando Pirates. Scans at a local hospital returned clear results for the Namibian international, who will now begin his recovery.
“The club thanks both medical teams and fans for their swift response and overwhelming support.”
The club is expected to provide further updates as Kamatuka continues his recovery.
Fans across Namibia and South Africa have expressed their relief following the positive news.
In Malaysia, Petrus Shitembi captained Kuching City FC in the Malaysia FA Cup second round, but they could not overturn the 2–1 first-leg deficit, losing 2–0 in the second leg and 4–1 on aggregate.
Their focus for silverware now shifts to the league, where they sit third on the table.
In Botswana, Marcel Papama’s Township Rollers FC delivered a five-star performance, beating Sua Flamingoes 5–1 at the Gaborone United Stadium.
The Namibian international orchestrated play in midfield and completed the full match as Rollers climbed to sixth place with 23 points.
Gaborone United claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Extension Gunners in the Botswana FNB Premiership at Gaborone United Stadium.
Namibian defender Ivan Kamberipa played the full 90 minutes. GU remain top of the league after 12 games and are still unbeaten.
At Mochudi Centre Chiefs FC, Sisqo Haraseb faced fellow Namibian Bester Useb of Tafic FC in a tightly contested league match. Both players started the encounter, which ended 1–0 in favour of Chiefs. The win keeps Chiefs in fifth position, while Tafic sit 13th—only safe from relegation by goal difference.
Dynamo Fredericks’ Jwaneng Galaxy earned a point against BDF XI after a 0–0 full-time score. The midfielder started the match on the bench.
In South Africa, Bethuel Muzeu featured against Baroka FC, but his side suffered a 3–1 defeat, dropping into the relegation zone.
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