Stanley Goagoseb (born 7 March 1967) is a Namibian former footballer who played as a defender or midfielder. He played internationally with Namibia and appeared at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations.[1][2] Goagoseb was often known by the nicknames 'Tiger' or 'Big Cat'.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1967-03-07) 7 March 1967 (age 55) | ||
Place of birth | Windhoek, South West Africa | ||
Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–20?? | Civics | ||
National team | |||
1992–1999 | Namibia | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Goagoseb was born in Windhoek in 1967, but at the age of one, his family was forced to relocate to Katutura. Goagoseb attended multiple schools, including A.I Steenkamp, Jan Jonker Afrikaner High School, Braunfels Boys Boarding School and Ella Du Plessis High School.[3]
His started his career at Civics in 1984 at the age of 17, where he would remain for the entirety of his career.[3]
He made his debut for Namibia in 1992, as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 defeat to Madagascar.[3]
Goagoseb was part of the Namibia squad at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, and made three appearances as Namibia were eliminated in the group stage.[1][4]
Goagoseb started his career as a midfielder, before transferring to a defender in his later career. He was often known by the nicknames 'Tiger' or 'Big Cat'.[3]
Namibia squad – 1998 African Cup of Nations | ||
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