Support Brave Warriors, not me - Mannetti

BRAVE Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti has called on the nation to rally behind his troubled side, who launch their assault on the Cosafa Cup with a quarter-final clash against Lesotho on Saturday.

The coach said his critics need not extend their dislike of him to the players, but rather to get behind a team in desperate need of all the support they can get. The ongoing administrative feud between domestic football's hierarchy has led Mannetti to assemble a side short on competitive action and cohesion. The Namibia Premier League has been grounded since the 2015-16 season was concluded, and will remain that way until the Namibia Football Association and its affiliate resolve their differences.