Mogane: The midfield maestro who made Namibia proud

Black Africa midfield playmaker and Brave Warriors coach Rusten Sukhile Mogane says it is always a great honour to be elected to fight for the country’s honour.

The retired star, who led Black Africa to many cup victories, also doubled up as coach of the former Namibian cup kings the Lively Lions, as Black Africa are also known.

The former midfield star also made history when he was selected for the star-studded South West Africa side that participated in the provincial Currie Cup tournament in South Africa at the age of 17.

“My selection for the South West Africa team sent shock waves throughout the country. I was only 17 years old at the time and still a pupil at Augustineum High School,” Mogane says.

“Looking at the vastly talented players the country produced during that era, it was really a great honour to have been elected among the best players to go fight for the country’s honour in a top tournament like the Currie Cup.”

The selection came as a complete shock, given the fact that Mogane only started to play serious football when he migrated to Augustineum from Dobra High School.