Silvester Goraseb

Silvester Goraseb is a retired Namibian footballer, who is chairman of Premier League side Black Africa. He is also president of the NAFPU, the Namibian players' union.

Club career

Born in Windhoek, Goraseb grew up in the city's largest township, Katutura and joined Black Africa from Try Again in 1992. He won three league titles with the club.

International career

Nicknamed Lolo, Goraseb competed for the Namibia national football team from 1996 to 2001, including the 1998 African Cup of Nations. He made his debut for his country against Mali in October 1994 and totalled 7 goals in 66 games for the Brave Warriors.

Personal life

His father Steve Stephanus and uncle Norries Goraseb both played successfully for Katutura giants Orlando Pirates. He works as a chief human resources policy analyst at the Office of the Prime Minister.