Namibia celebrates AFCON breakthrough after 9 years of not winning a match at the games. They made it to the top 16 for the first time yesterday after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Mali, which secured their place in the knockout stage of the tournament.
The atmosphere at Stade de San Pedro was filled with jubilation as Namibia celebrated their remarkable feat. Alongside South Africa and Mali, Namibia advanced to the next phase of the competition, leaving Tunisia at the bottom of Group E.
The game kicked off with a positive start from Mali, with Yves Bissouma taking the first shot on goal within the opening minutes. However, Namibia’s players, including Peter Shalulile and Deon Hotto, showed no hesitation as they executed successful attacks and advanced the ball up the field on multiple occasions.
