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Namibia names 22 players for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Cameroon

By , based on Actu Cameroun

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Namibia coach Collin Benjamin has selected 22 players for the two 2027 AFCON qualifying matches against Cameroon, scheduled for 12 and 16 November. Peter Shitembi is ruled out through injury, while Deon Hotto, Riaan Hanamub and Peter Shalulile are in the squad, according to Actu Cameroun.

Namibia coach Collin Benjamin will be without Peter Shitembi, who is ruled out through injury, for the two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Cameroon. He has selected, among others, Deon Hotto, Riaan Hanamub and Peter Shalulile, according to Actu Cameroun.

The two matches between Namibia and Cameroon are scheduled for 12 and 16 November 2026. Benjamin has also included several young players in his squad, including Ndisiro Kamajanda, Musipilli Sibeso and Ingo Barthromeus Kalonda.

Namibia are preparing for the two matches as part of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while several other national teams have recently announced their squads, including Lesotho, which called up 23 players to face Gabon on 8 November.

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