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<\/p>\nVeteran golfer Joe Nawanga says the potential demonstrated by junior golfer Samuel \u2018Sam\u2019 Nel during the recent Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, has shown that Namibia can produce world-class golfers.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with Desert FM recently, Nawanga said he is delighted to see the country was represented in golf at the December Africa Youth Games.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve personally worked with Nel and laid the foundation for him. But he is a multi-talented fellow. He was one of the best junior tennis players, and he is also a pianist . . . travelled to South Africa to compete.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nawanga said it is \u201cphenomenal\u201d to see Nel play the piano.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a time that his father came to talk to me. Since he was good at both tennis and piano, his father wanted my honest opinion about golf.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nawanga said he told Nel\u2019s father to give him an opportunity to explore more, \u201cand when he grows up he will see what he is good at\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nel won a silver medal for Namibia at the fourth Africa Youth Games, marking a significant achievement for Namibian junior golf.<\/p>\n
The Walvis Bay-born player secured the silver in the junior men\u2019s golf event, placing second behind Zimbabwe\u2019s Munesu Chimhini.<\/p>\n
\u201cEventually, Nel\u2019s parents knew this guy wanted to play golf. So now, as we speak, I think he is one of the best junior golfers in the country, considering what he did in Luanda,\u201d Nawanga said.<\/p>\n
Nawanga said Nel\u2019s exceptional display has put Namibia on the continental map through golf, and that in itself is an achievement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to see youngsters representing golf, not only in Namibia but putting Namibia on the international stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nawanga believes Namibia\u2019s golf talent is concentrated at the coast.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is something happening at the coast. I am a Swakopmunder, and these guys are my neighbours.\u201d<\/p>\n
The veteran golfer, who last year featured in two Sunshine tours, said junior golfer Kyle Johnson has also been doing very well.<\/p>\n
He said Johnson featured in various national junior teams and has earned himself national colours.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know how many times, but he is forever on the national junior team. He won various national amateur tournaments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe boy, just like Nel, is talented beyond reasonable doubt. These guys could be our next superstars.\u201d<\/p>\n
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