there after outside Namibia, but my parents never gave permission for me to travel, as
I was still in high school.
“I moved to the capital last year for my studies and then joined premier league club
Citizens. The domestic league at some point came to a halt due to football politics and
then I decided to join Young Generation, which is a second-division club.”
Making decisions
Justinus said that he decided not to have any contract with local clubs as his dream is
to play outside the country. “I told the coach to help me find a club outside Namibia.
He found Maccabi in Israel but due to Covid-19, I couldn't travel for trials which really
hurt. I prepared very well. I also got an opportunity in Macedonia and Kazakhstan
which I was referred by an agent from Ghana, but now I'm stuck.”
Learning from seniors
“I'm in touch with Brave Warriors players such as Benson Shilongo (Egypt), Teberius
Lombard (Zambia) and Sadney Urikhob (Thailand).
“Urikhob motivates me a lot. He is always there to help when I don't understand what
agents say.
“Covid-19 ruined everything and sometimes training from home doesn't really help
because it's different when you train in a group setting. I really hope this nightmare
ends and football resumes.
“Football is a short-term career and I'm desperate to shine now and be able to make
money out of it. My dream is to also represent my country someday but for now it is to
secure a club outside Namibia,” added Justinus.
He advised Namibian footballers to have video clips as it will make it easier to
convince agents of their talents.
Justinus further encouraged those in the same boat as him to think positive all the
time. “Keep training, things will get better.”
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