Meet Edmar Ronaldo Kamatuka

When and where were you born?

– I was born on the 26th July 2002 in Windhoek.

What is your full name?

– Edmar Ronaldo Kamatuka

What is your dream job?

– To be a professional soccer player.

Do you have any routine before a soccer match?

– I don’t have a specific routine, I simply just keep calm.

What are your hidden talents? can you show us?

– I don’t think I’ve discovered my hidden talents yet.

What do your parents think about you playing soccer?

– My parents are extremely supportive because they know how much playing soccer means to me. They always want me to do my best and strive for what I want.

What does your perfect Sunday look like?

– Playing a match in the best weather conditions.

Do you have any siblings and if so do they also play soccer or any other sport code?

– Yes, I have 3 older brothers. Two of the three used to play soccer and the one is still currently playing for a team in South Africa.

Where do you see yourself in a couple of years to come?

– Europe.

Do you think soccer is progressive in Namibia?

– No.

When did you start playing soccer?

– At the age of 5.

What is one food item you consider to be disgusting?

– Beans.

Who is your GOAT Messi or Ronaldo?

– Messi!

What do you most enjoy about soccer?

– I enjoy taking on opponents.

Why do you play soccer?

– It’s one of the many things that make me happy.

Do you participate in other sport codes?

– No, just soccer.

How do you balance school and soccer?

– I find it really difficult to balance because my priority is always soccer. However, I try to give all my attention to school during the exams.

What is your favourite store/ where do you mostly buy your clothes?

– Sportscene and Markham.

Holidays are underway, where will you be going for holiday?

– I’ll just be in Windhoek this holiday.

What advice can you give other soccer players?

– Always work hard and don’t let other people shatter your dreams.

What is your favourite subject in school?

– My languages.

What are yout future plans, when it comes to football?

– The true plan is to play in Europe.

If you are to be given a chance to play for any established team in the world, which one will you choose and why?

– Real Madrid because my biggest dream is to play in champions league.

Who is your footballing hero?

– The late Diego Maradonna.

How was the mood on the camp after the 1:0 loss against Zambia?

– The mood wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be. The loss didn’t bring our confidence down; we remained positive.

How did you feel with your assist against Malawi?

– I felt absolutely amazing!

Do you think you can win the tournament and why?

– Yes, it’s definitely not impossible for us to win with the team we have.

Why are you wearing number 14 in the national team?

– Mainly because my brother, who plays for the senior team, wears the number 14 and I want to keep our family name high.

Do you think you are better than your brother Joslyn?

– We are both great soccer players in our own ways.