Sports in Namibia:

Soccer is probably the most popular team sport in Namibia. The country is a recent entrant on the international team joining FIFA in 1992.

The country’s national team participates regularly in qualifiers for the Africa Nations Cup and made its debut at the tournament held in Burkina Faso in 1998.

Namibia exited at the first following two losses against the Ivory Coast and South Africa and a draw against Angola. Popular local clubs borrow their names from top European clubs and include; Leeds United, Monaco, Arsenal, Manchester United, Rangers. More locally named clubs are; Young Ones, Hot Flames and Bingo.