Arie Schans (pictured, right), who was the caretaker coach of national soccer team during the African Cup of Nations, is now officially on the position. His appointment was announced by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) this week and the Dutchman is expected back in the country anytime from now.

Schans, who is from the Netherlands, took charge of the team just two months before the African Cup competition, but without enough time to prepare. That was after the late Ben Bamfuchile had to return to his home-country Zambia when his illness could not allow him to continue with his duties as coach.
Talking with African Football Media recently about the Brave Warriors’ performance at the African Cup of Nations, Schans said: “We showed that if we stay organised we have an interesting team. You know it's a different football world in Namibia than playing in Europe. It's very important for Namibia to play more friendlies against stronger opponents to expose the players to that top level of experience."
He said he thinks there are a number of youngsters coming through who have demonstrated they have what it takes to produce at a high level. He has now been offered a chance, through this appointment, to prove his clot and put his philosophy into practice by preparing the Brave Warriors for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (Pic: Brendon Hanley - African Football Media)