Namibia: Mannetti Busy With Class of '98 Magic, Says Hindjou

Former Brave Warriors legendary box-to-box midfielder Congo Hindjou says the fighting spirit, fearlessness and overall determination of the modern-day Brave Warriors reminds him of their heyday when Namibia rewrote southern Africa's football history books between 1997 and 1999.

Namibia reached the semifinals of this year's Cosafa Cup after Ricardo Mannetti became Namibia's first coach to beat Zambia in Cosafa Cup history, when the Brave Warriors edged the defending champions by 5-4 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time at the Moruleng Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Speaking to New Era Sport yesterday, Hindjou, who was part of the Brave Warriors squad that finished as Cosafa Cup runners-up in 1997 and 1999, hailed coach Mannetti and his charges for their inspiring performance at the ongoing Cosafa Cup in South Africa, which saw them waltzing past four-time champions Zimbabwe and reigning champions Zambia in astounding fashion.

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