Having won the formerly titled Namibia Premier League, top coach Paulus Shipanga will be one of those in the market for a job in the inaugural Debmarine Namibia Premiership.

Shipanga, who is currently part of the women’s senior national team, is reportedly in talks with several clubs.

“The fact that we are not prohibited to coach clubs while also leading the Gladiators is something that has prompted my interest in coaching.

“There are, however, a few clubs I would like to help at the moment, but it is premature to mention the names at the moment,” he said.

“I am hopeful that I might get a team somewhere in the premiership by the end of this week.”

Optimistic

Namibian Sun understands Shipanga has been in talks with Eleven Arrows.

It is also speculated that the former footballer has his sights set on joining African Stars in an assistant capacity.

Shipanga could neither deny nor confirm the links, but said he is optimistic.

The former footballer had joined Blue Waters for the transitional season, which saw him coaching his former club for a few matches before football came to a standstill again.

“All we can really hope for now is that football is played and the players get the chance they deserve.

“As coaches, it will be amazing to see most of the guys back in action after such a lengthy period of no football.

“I will be here waiting for my chance to be part of the success story of any club,” Shipanga added.

The league kicked off yesterday with a match between African Stars and University of Namibia (Unam) Football Club.

There were, however, some clubs that felt they are being treated unfairly, with players threatening not to play.