Be a footballer with a good name
Football can be a stepping stone towards a political career, as Knowledge Ipinge has proved with his recent election as regional councillor for Walvis Bay Urban.
Former Blue Waters executive member Robert Shimoshili says current footballers must follow the footsteps of Knowledge Ipinge and many others.
Shimoshili said this following independent candidate's Knowledge Ipinge's victory in a regional council by-election.
Ipinge was elected as Walvis Bay constituency councillor in last Wednesday's by-election.
The former Blue Waters and national under-20 footballer garnered 1 636 votes, followed by Swapo's Sirie Topulathana with 1 313 votes.
“It is a great thing to see a former footballer taking positions in big offices. “I would like to congratulate Ipinge for winning the elections and also encourage others that are playing football to follow in his footsteps.
“This should also serve as an example to many footballers that there is indeed life after your career in football has ended.
“This shows that if you are a footballer with a good name, you can actually win the hearts of many citizens,” Shimoshili said.
The former Blue Waters executive further encourages current footballers to pursue education while playing football.
Shimoshili has warned players against drug abuse and ill-mannered behaviour. Ipinge follows in the political footsteps of Brave Warriors midfielder Congo Hindjou, who later became the mayor of Okahandja.
“There are also examples of players such as George Weah who became the president of Liberia.
“The likes of former Senegal player El Hadji Diouf and Zambian International Kalusha Bwalya are also classical examples of what earning a good name in football can do for your future,” he said.
Football commentator Isaac Hamata also congratulated the former player on a Facebook group.
“Political affiliation aside, his achievement should inspire other sports people to not feel limited in any way,” the post reads.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Shimoshili said this following independent candidate's Knowledge Ipinge's victory in a regional council by-election.
Ipinge was elected as Walvis Bay constituency councillor in last Wednesday's by-election.
The former Blue Waters and national under-20 footballer garnered 1 636 votes, followed by Swapo's Sirie Topulathana with 1 313 votes.
“It is a great thing to see a former footballer taking positions in big offices. “I would like to congratulate Ipinge for winning the elections and also encourage others that are playing football to follow in his footsteps.
“This should also serve as an example to many footballers that there is indeed life after your career in football has ended.
“This shows that if you are a footballer with a good name, you can actually win the hearts of many citizens,” Shimoshili said.
The former Blue Waters executive further encourages current footballers to pursue education while playing football.
Shimoshili has warned players against drug abuse and ill-mannered behaviour. Ipinge follows in the political footsteps of Brave Warriors midfielder Congo Hindjou, who later became the mayor of Okahandja.
“There are also examples of players such as George Weah who became the president of Liberia.
“The likes of former Senegal player El Hadji Diouf and Zambian International Kalusha Bwalya are also classical examples of what earning a good name in football can do for your future,” he said.
Football commentator Isaac Hamata also congratulated the former player on a Facebook group.
“Political affiliation aside, his achievement should inspire other sports people to not feel limited in any way,” the post reads.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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