Namibia sprang a surprise in Group E by overcoming Tunisia on the first day (1-0). The Brave Warriors are due to meet South Africa this Sunday, January 21, on Matchday 2.Coach Collin Benjamin spoke of his squad's state of mind. "It doesn't matter to them what the noise is, whether it's 1998, 2019 or any other time. They block out the noise. They focus solely on the task at hand. I've never seen such a dedicated group of players. On the pitch, in the gym, at breakfast, they're just focused. Even I'm scared of them," says the coach in a tone of humor.
More seriously, he declares: "They carry not only their own aspirations, but also the hopes and dreams of the entire nation. Since we are, to a certain extent, underdogs, we are immune to it. We're preparing ourselves properly and professionally. We're going to give it our all, and that's what we live for. We have people at home who support us and for whom we play."
Coach Collin Benjamin and Petrus Shitembi during the press conference ahead the clash against South Africa. pic.twitter.com/9ZnZmlkA4U
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