Namibia: Shipanga Returns Home

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Namibia: Shipanga Returns Home

[Namibian] Blue Waters Sports Club on Friday announced the appointment of Paulus Shipanga has taken over head coaching duties of Blue Waters Sports Club on a three-year deal, the Walvis Bay side announced on Friday.

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