NFA keeps tabs on Middle East war
NFA acting secretary-general Mabos Vries has confirmed that the team is scheduled to travel on Friday, despite growing security concerns linked to the conflict.
Sport Wrap understands that some team members have raised concerns about the trip, with sources indicating that certain individuals allegedly wrote to the association expressing fears over their safety.
However, Vries has downplayed these claims, insisting that the squad remains focused and ready for the journey to the Central Asian nation.
“We are aware of what is happening in the Middle East, and we have been in consultation with the relevant security officials to ensure that the team reaches their destination safely,” Vries said.
“I can also confirm that those concerns have not reached our offices yet, and the team remains in great spirits.
“The team will fly from here to Ethiopia, before transiting through Turkey and then on to Uzbekistan.”
FIFA Series
Namibia’s senior men’s national team is set to participate in the second edition of the FIFA Series, an invitational tournament organised by FIFA that brings together national teams from different confederations during an international window.
This year’s edition features 48 teams across 12 groups worldwide, with four teams competing in each host nation.
Namibia has been drawn alongside hosts Kazakhstan, Comoros and Kuwait, with all matches staged under the Kazakhstan Football Federation.
Each team will play two official ‘A’ international matches over two matchdays. After predetermined opening fixtures, second-round pairings will be decided based on initial results or scheduled match-ups.
While an overall winner may be determined, the primary focus of the FIFA Series is preparation, development and international exposure. Importantly, all matches count towards the FIFA World Rankings, making the tournament a valuable platform for teams aiming to improve their global standing.
War in the Middle East
The Middle East is currently experiencing a rapidly escalating conflict following a major turning point on 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran.
Often referred to as the 2026 Iran war, the conflict builds on tensions that have been developing since October 2023 and has since expanded across several countries through ongoing retaliatory attacks.
Geographically, Iran and Kazakhstan are separated by approximately 1,119 to 2,668 kilometres (695–1,658 miles), depending on the cities involved, with the Caspian Sea lying between them.
