WINDHOEK, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Namibia Football Association (NFA) on Thursday appointed Portuguese Marcos Antunes as the new head coach of the country's Futsal Men's national team ahead of the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 qualifiers.
Antunes brings a wealth of international experience to Namibia, having featured at two FIFA Futsal World Cups, Lithuania in 2021 and Uzbekistan in 2024, the NFA said in a statement.
"He most recently guided Angola to a silver medal at the 2024 CAF Futsal AFCON, underlining his pedigree on the African stage," the NFA added.
The 49-year-old UEFA-licensed coach holds a postgraduate qualification in Futsal and is widely respected for his tactical discipline, player development philosophy, and competitive mindset.
"His appointment signals Namibia's ambition to strengthen its futsal program, build a competitive national team, and make a strong statement in the CAF Futsal AFCON 2026," the country's football governing body concluded. ■
