Namibia U20 delivered a commanding performance to defeat Seychelles U20 3-0 in Round 3 of the COSAFA U20 Championship, with Rashid Naobeb, M. Ashitenda and L. Sakeus all finding the net.
The Young Warriors controlled the scoreboard across both halves, taking a slender 1-0 advantage into the break before adding two unanswered goals after the restart to complete an impressive victory.
Naobeb Gives Namibia the Perfect Start
Namibia needed just 15 minutes to make their early pressure count.
Rashid Naobeb broke the deadlock to put Namibia U20 1-0 ahead and hand his side the platform they needed to take control of the contest.
Seychelles U20 were able to prevent further damage before half-time, but Namibia remained firmly in front heading into the interval.
Half-time: Namibia U20 1-0 Seychelles U20
Ashitenda Doubles Namibia’s Advantage
Any hopes Seychelles had of mounting a second-half comeback suffered a major setback in the 62nd minute.
M. Ashitenda struck Namibia’s second goal, giving the Young Warriors breathing room and putting them firmly on course for victory.
At 2-0, Seychelles faced an increasingly difficult task, while Namibia could manage the closing stages from a position of strength.
Sakeus Seals the 3-0 Victory
Namibia was not finished.
L. Sakeus added the third goal in the 78th minute, completing the scoring and putting the result beyond Seychelles.
The 3-0 scoreline capped a clinical Round 3 performance, with Namibia finding the breakthrough in the opening half before decisively finishing the job after the interval.
Full-time: Namibia U20 3-0 Seychelles U20
Namibia U20 vs. Seychelles U20 Goals
| Minute | Scorer | Score |
| 15′ | Rashid Naobeb | Namibia 1-0 Seychelles |
| 62′ | M. Ashitenda | Namibia 2-0 Seychelles |
| 78′ | L. Sakeus | Namibia 3-0 Seychelles |
A Statement Performance From Namibia
The manner of Namibia’s victory will be particularly encouraging. Three different goalscorers contributed, while the Young Warriors kept Seychelles off the scoresheet throughout the match.
Naobeb’s first-half opener provided the foundation before Ashitenda and Sakeus turned a narrow advantage into a convincing 3-0 result.
For Kenyan football fans following the COSAFA U20 Championship and the development of emerging talent across Southern Africa, Namibia’s performance was another result worth noting as the competition continued to showcase the region’s next generation of players.
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Final Word
Namibia U20 made their opportunities count when it mattered, securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Seychelles U20. Naobeb opened the scoring after 15 minutes, Ashitenda doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute, and Sakeus wrapped things up with 12 minutes of regulation time remaining.
Three goals, three different scorers and a clean sheet made it a highly productive Round 3 outing for the Young Warriors.
