Namibia Secures 3-0 Victory Over Eswatini in Women’s AFCON Qualifiers. Namibia’s women’s national football team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Eswatini 3-0 in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The match saw Namibia take control early, with Fiola Vliete opening the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Memory Ngonda. Namibia continued to dominate, and Ivonne Kooper extended the lead before Vanessa Kanyama secured the win with a spectacular long-range goal.
The convincing victory puts Namibia in a strong position ahead of the second-leg match, scheduled to take place at Dobsonville Stadium in South Africa on 26 February 2025.
With this result, Namibia inches closer to securing a spot in the prestigious continental tournament. Meanwhile, Eswatini faces a tough challenge, needing a significant turnaround in the return leg to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The upcoming match in South Africa will determine whether Namibia can maintain their momentum and progress further in the Women’s AFCON qualification campaign.