John Barnes coming soon

WINDHOEK – Former English soccer legend John Barnes is expected in Namibia at the end of September on invitation from Helmo Communications, who will be launching the first Namibian Personality of the Year event.

Barnes and former world karate champion Geoff Thompson have already confirmed their attendance at the launch. Helmo Communications’ marketing and communications manager Lydia Heelu said they decided on the two international sport stars because of their active involvement in social upliftment projects.Barnes, who was born in Jamaica, is an Ambassador of Save the Children, a leading international organisation helping children in need around the world and he is also involved with Soccerex, the only global convention dedicated to the professional football environment.Thompson is the executive chairman of the Youth Charter, a United Kingdom-based organisation that promotes the value of sport, arts and technology as a way for the youth to develop their lives.During his heydays, Barnes played for Watford and later joined Liverpool in 1987.At Liverpool he won the FA Cup in 1992 as well as the League Cup 1995.He later moved to Newcastle United in 1997, where he reached another FA Cup final before ending his playing career at Charlton Athletic.Barnes was voted twice as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year in both 1988 and 1990.Also in 1988 he won the PFA Player’s Player of the Year.He made his England debut in 1983, scoring a total of 12 goals from 79 appearances, while playing as a winger.NampaHelmo Communications’ marketing and communications manager Lydia Heelu said they decided on the two international sport stars because of their active involvement in social upliftment projects.Barnes, who was born in Jamaica, is an Ambassador of Save the Children, a leading international organisation helping children in need around the world and he is also involved with Soccerex, the only global convention dedicated to the professional football environment.Thompson is the executive chairman of the Youth Charter, a United Kingdom-based organisation that promotes the value of sport, arts and technology as a way for the youth to develop their lives.During his heydays, Barnes played for Watford and later joined Liverpool in 1987.At Liverpool he won the FA Cup in 1992 as well as the League Cup 1995.He later moved to Newcastle United in 1997, where he reached another FA Cup final before ending his playing career at Charlton Athletic.Barnes was voted twice as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year in both 1988 and 1990.Also in 1988 he won the PFA Player’s Player of the Year.He made his England debut in 1983, scoring a total of 12 goals from 79 appearances, while playing as a winger.Nampa