2026 WCQ: Namibia’s Brave Warriors recharge for Equatorial Guinea test

Garren Smith: Photo Credit: Football Association of Malawi.

Namibia’s Brave Warriors have arrived in South Africa to recharge for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea on 24 March 2025 at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Brave Warriors physiotherapist Garren Smith told Namibia Football Association media that the focus was on getting the players in shape again after a physical contest they won 1-0 against Malawi on March 20, 2025.

“After a full day of travel our focus was on optimizing recovery and reducing residual fatigue. The squad was split into two groups, with myself overseeing the starting XI,” Smith said.

“The session began with a low-intensity recovery run to enhance circulation and facilitate metabolic waste removal. This was followed by mobility and flexibility drills to restore range of motion and alleviate stiffness.”

He said the exercises incorporated neuromuscular activation and injury prevention to re-engage key movement patterns. The session progressed into dynamic movement flows to promote coordination and proprioception.

He added that to maintain technical sharpness, the Brave Warriors conducted passing drills in pairs, finishing with a football-tennis competition to encourage light movement, cognitive engagement, and team cohesion.

Striker Prins Tjiueza’s first-half strike handed Namibia a 1-0 win over hosts Malawi on Thursday evening for the Brave Warriors to climb into second place.

Namibia host Equatorial Guinea on March 24 while Malawi travel to Tunisia.