Personality of the week – Between the sticks with Owen Gariseb
Growing up in Windhoek’s Damara Location, football was not only a pastime for Owen Gariseb, but a way of life. Like many young boys in Namibia, he spent countless hours chasing a ball around the neighbourhood, dreaming of one day making it onto the big stage. His football journey began with Swallows FC under the... The post Personality of the week – Between the sticks with Owen Gariseb appeared first on New Era .
Growing up in Windhoek’s Damara Location, football was not only a pastime for Owen Gariseb, but a way of life. Like many young boys in Namibia, he spent countless hours chasing a ball around the neighbourhood, dreaming of one day making it onto the big stage. His football journey began with Swallows FC under the guidance of coach Lauer, where he first developed his love for the game.
While playing with friends was enjoyable, it was watching some of the world’s greatest footballers on television that truly ignited his passion. “I was watching players like Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho and Petit on TV, and that’s how I really fell in love with the game,” Gariseb recalls.
What started as a childhood passion eventually developed into something much bigger. The turning point came in 2016 when he was selected to represent the Khomas Region at the Newspaper Cup. The tournament opened doors for the young footballer and marked the beginning of his professional journey.
