More time needed for Sam Nujoma Stadium completion: Vries

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2026-10-27
WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
By Hesron Kapanga
WINDHOEK, 27 OCT (NAMPA) – Acting secretary-general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Mabos Vries says a holistic approach is needed to address the renovation of Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura, following an assessment by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare visited the stadium to assess progress on the renovation project. During the visit, City of Windhoek engine...
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WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Football Association Mabos Vries while at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura during the Prime Minister suprise vist to assess renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - The Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura while undergoing structural renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - The Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura while undergoing structural renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - The Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura while undergoing structural renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 October 2026 - The Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura while undergoing structural renovation in preparation to host the Confederation of African Football accredited matches. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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