| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1974-09-07) 7 September 1974 (age 50) | ||
| Place of birth | Windhoek, South West Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Try Again | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992-2009 | Black Africa | ||
| International career | |||
| 1994–2002 | Namibia | 66 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Silvester Goraseb (born 7 September 1974) is a retired Namibian footballer, who is chairman of Premier League side Black Africa. He is also president of the NAFPU, the Namibian players' union.
Club career
Born in Windhoek, Goraseb grew up in the city's largest township, Katutura and joined Black Africa from Try Again in 1992. He won three league titles with the club.
International career
Nicknamed Lolo, Goraseb competed for the Namibia national football team from 1996 to 2001, including the 1998 African Cup of Nations. He made his debut for his country against Mali in October 1994 and totalled 7 goals in 66 games for the Brave Warriors.
Personal life
His father Steve Stephanus and uncle Norries Goraseb both played successfully for Katutura giants Orlando Pirates. He works as a chief human resources policy analyst at the Office of the Prime Minister.
References
- African Stars celebrate Namibia title in style - COSAFA
- CAF and FIFPro Africa Division sign 5-year agreement - GhanaWeb
- ^ Lolo Goraseb, football’s favourite son - New Era Live
- ‘Lolo’ explains ‘no relegation’ comment - The Namibian
- Silvester Goraseb at FIFA.com
- Namibia International Matches - RSSSF
- Sports Commission eyes Goraseb loan - The Namibian
External links
- Silvester Goraseb at National-Football-Teams.com
| Namibia squad – 1998 African Cup of Nations | ||
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