The Namibia Football Association (NFA) executive council this week had an audience with Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja on a proposed technical centre by the association.
In a statement issued this week by NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata, the delegation to the mayoral office was led by NFA president Robert Shimooshili.
Hamata revealed that the purpose for the meeting was to follow up on the NFA’s 2024 application to the City of Windhoek, requesting for either a donation or a 99-year lease of erf 340, located on Richard Kamuhuka Street in Katutura.
“The NFA plans to develop the site into a modern technical centre that will serve as a hub for football development and community engagement.”
Hamata said the request comes at a time when the current lease agreement between the city and the NFA for the land is set to expire in five years, and the association is yet to receive feedback.
“During the meeting, Shimooshili highlighted that as the governing body of football in Namibia, the NFA is a non-profit en˜tity committed to promoting the sport at all levels. Its operations rely heavily on funding and sponsorships from International Federation of Association Football (Fifa), Confederation of African Football, the Namibian government, as well as corporate and individual partners.
“Importantly, FIFA provides funding for capital projects such as technical centres and headquarters, but requires recipient associations to have either a title deed or a long-term lease on the land where such projects are developed.”
Shimooshili emphasised that the proposed technical centre in Windhoek is a key strategic goal for the NFA.
Once established, it will provide training, education, and grassroots development programmes, while also strengthening national team preparations and performance, he said.
Larandja, after engaging with the officials on the status of the application, expressed disappointment that the request has not yet been tabled before the city council.
She stressed that such delays undermine development efforts and directed the matter be submitted to council for consideration within the next month, without further delay.
Larandja assured the NFA that once the council’s internal processes are complete, the association will be duly informed of the outcome.
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