The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that all official league matches have been cancelled, as the country mourns the death of President Hage Gottfried Geingob.
“Following the unexpected passing of his excellency, Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, president of the Republic of Namibia and patron of Namibian football, because of this grief and sorrow the Namibia Football Association has decided to cancel all league matches with immediate effect until further notice,” said NFA spokesperson Cassius Moetie.
The NFA said like all Namibians across the country, it is deeply saddened by the unfortunate situation.
“Our sincere condolences to the first lady, madam Monica Geingos, their children, family, relatives and the entire Namibian nation.May the beautiful soul of his excellency, Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, president of the Republic of Namibia rest in eternal peace,” Moetie said.
President Geingob was a Patron of the NFA.