Robert Cosmo Nauseb (born 23 August 1974 in Otjiwarongo) is a Namibian retired football midfielder who last played for Ikapa Sporting in South Africa.[1]

Robert Nauseb
Personal information
Full name Robert Cosmo Nauseb
Date of birth (1974-08-23) 23 August 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Otjiwarongo, South West Africa
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Black Marroko Chiefs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1994 Orlando Pirates Windhoek
1994–1996 Civics 71 (8)
1997–2001 Kaizer Chiefs 87 (9)
2001–2002 Hellenic 15 (0)
2002–2003 Ajax Cape Town 28 (2)
2004 Bloemfontein Celtic 5 (0)
2005–2007 Engen Santos 44 (0)
2008–2009 Ikapa Sporting
International career
1997–2007 Namibia 57 (7)
Managerial career
2018 African Stars
2019 Eleven Arrows
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Nicknamed Baggio, Nauseb played a large part of his career for one of South Africa's biggest soccer clubs Kaizer Chiefs.[2] He started playing football for local side Black Marroko Chiefs before joining capital club Civics from Orlando Pirates Windhoek. He then left Civics for a lengthy spell in South Africa.[3]

International career

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He was part of the Namibian 1998 African Nations Cup team,[4] who finished bottom in group C in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.[5] He made his debut for the Brave Warriors in a June 1997 World Cup qualification match against Liberia and totalled 6 goals in 59 games for them.[6]

International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 February 1998 Stade Municipal, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso   Angola 3-3 Draw 1998 African Cup of Nations
2. 17 May 1998 Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Cannes, France   Saudi Arabia 1-2 Loss Friendly
3. 1 August 1998 Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Malawi 2-1 Win 2000 ANC qualification
4. 15 August 1998 Chichiri Stadium, Blantyre, Malawi   Malawi 1-0 Win 2002 ANC qualification
5. 14 May 2000 Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Zimbabwe 3-2 Win 2000 COSAFA Cup
6. 15 July 2000 Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Benin 8-2 Win 2002 ANC qualification
7. 15 July 2000 Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Benin 8-2 Win 2002 ANC qualification
Correct as of 3 March 2014[7][8]

Managerial career

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Nauseb was dismissed as manager of African Stars in December 2018 after only 6 matches in charge.[9] In February 2019 he was appointed manager of Eleven Arrows.[10]

Personal life

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After retiring as a player, Nauseb worked as a youth coach for Johannesburg side Bidvest Wits.[5] His father Helmuth ‘Yster’ Nauseb also played for Black Marroko Chiefs. His mother is Hedwig-Angela Nauses. His brothers Chris and Milton[3] also played for the national team.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/kick-off/20201101/281925955497992. Retrieved 17 May 2024 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Up close with the legendary Robert 'Baggio' Nauseb". Truth, for its own sake. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Kambaekwa, Carlos (18 November 2022). "Up close with the legendary Robert 'Baggio' Nauseb". New Era.
  4. ^ Courtney, Barrie (5 June 2005). "African Nations Cup 1998 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b Angula, Conrad (13 February 2014). "CLASS OF 1998: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?". The Namibian Sun. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  6. ^ Namibia International Matches - RSSSF
  7. ^ national-football-teams.com
  8. ^ African Nations Cup 2002
  9. ^ "STARS PART WAYS WITH NAUSEB, RECALL SAMARIA". Namibian Sun. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Nauseb at Arrows". Namib Times. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Milton Nauseb - Stats and titles won". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  12. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Namibia (2003)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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