FROM the bullies, to the dish killers, and a philosopher in the making, the Brave Warriors are a diverse but unified group working towards a common goal.
Playmaker Petrus Shitembi and defender Teberius Lombard spilled the beans on the quirky habits and personalities in the team at the 2018 African Nations Championships underway in Morocco.
#1 Loydt Kazapua (Age 28, Otjombinde)
Goalkeeper
He is the practical one. He has theories and philosophies he religiously sticks to. He likes reasoning.
#3 Charles ‘Chalo’ Hambira (27, Otjinene)
Defender
Hambira is reserved, and one of those guys who keep to themselves most of the time. He comes out of the shell once in a while. He is very different to when he is on the pitch, where he is vocal and all action.
#4 Riaan Hanamub (22, Otavi)
Defender
He is an active guy around those he is comfortable with, especially guys who speak his native language [Damara] like Ballack [Hendrick Somaeb]. He is a young boy who acts like a senior in the team, even though he has not been around that long.
#5 Ferdinand ‘Mashaba’ Karongee (33, Omatjete)
Defender
Mashaba is a deceptive old man. He’s one of those naughty ou toppie types. Full of mischief that he likes to keep on the down low. He has a very sweet tooth for an old man.
#7 Junias ‘Lolo’ Theophilus (26, Okahandja)
Forward
A very serious guy. Deeply religious, and likes protocol. Everything about him is done in orderly fashion. Him and Benji [Benyamen Nenkavu] are the English guys.
#8 Dynamo ‘Dyna’ Fredericks (25, Windhoek)
Midfielder
Dynamo is like a cheeseboy. He likes nice things. A chester. He talks a lot, and likes to scold people, especially on the pitch. He hates losing. He is a winner.
#10 Hendrick ‘Ballack’ Somaeb (25, Walvis Bay)
Forward
He is naughty. Master instigator. A very mischievious dude. He’ll toss a [verbal] bomb and just watch it explode, then he’ll move on and toss another one.
#11 Absalom ‘Touchies’ Imbondi (26, Ongwediva)
Midfielder
The main madala of the team – he and Mashaba [Ferdinand Karongee]. He acts like a toppie. A serious, humble and focused man. He’s addicted to omandjembele [grapes], and he eats them every day in bulk.
Midfielder
Very serious. He has his moments when he wants to goof around and tease people, but he doesn’t like to be made fun of. He likes to dish it out, but doesn’t like to receive.
#19 Petrus ‘P’ Shitembi (25, Rundu)
