Under coach Collin Benjamin, the Southern African country has lost only one of their eight matches, earning 15 points and sitting second in Group H, with two games still to play.
The team had mixed results in September’s qualifiers losing 2-1 at home to Malawi at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium but bounced back four days later.
A hat-trick from Peter Shalulile helped them beat Sao Tome and Principe 3-0, keeping their hopes alive for qualification as one of the best runners-up.
Amutenya stressed that the team’s work is not done yet and said Namibia will keep fighting until the end to secure a historic spot in the edition co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
"We are pleased with our recent performances in the World Cup qualifiers, but we know the job is not finished. Qualifying for the World Cup would be a truly historic moment for Namibia," Amutenya told Flashscore.
"At the start of the campaign, many doubted us and wrote us off, but with each game we have grown stronger, and now it feels like we are edging closer to something special.
"Our belief remains strong and we will keep fighting until the final whistle of the qualifiers, because in football the unexpected is always possible.
"Playing at the World Cup is every footballer’s dream, but for us it goes beyond personal ambition. It’s about putting Namibia on the world map and making our people proud. We also want young kids back home to look at our journey and believe that their own dreams are achievable."
When asked if he would be disappointed if Namibia fails to qualify for the World Cup, Amutenya remained optimistic.
"I believe our chances have never been stronger, but there are still two matches to play and points to earn," he continued.
"We are confident in our abilities while respecting our opponents. Anything is possible, and we are determined to compete at our best.
"Our dreams won’t just happen if we don’t sweat for them, and we are fully prepared to give our all to achieve this historic goal."
Lessons learned from AFCON miss
Namibia will face Liberia and Tunisia as guests in their final two matches in October, and the young star says the team is determined to ensure a repeat of their AFCON miss does not happen.
"Missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations still hurts, but we’ve learned from our mistakes,” he continued.
"As we approach the final two matches, we aim to play stronger than ever and give our best, hoping to achieve the results that will keep our dream alive. "
Benjamin on a mission as Namibia coach
For the former Hamburger SV defender, who succeeded fellow ex-international Bobby Samaria in 2022, the goal goes beyond qualifying for the World Cup, he also aims to leave a lasting legacy and give back to his homeland.
"Namibia is a small country, even within the African continent. While we acknowledge our size, we don’t want to be defined by it,” Benjamin had told FIFA website.
"Now we are 30 years into our independence, we aim to be brave and competitive against everyone on the African continent.
"Part of our responsibility, beyond achieving good results for the national team, is for the coaching team to ensure we play well and provide exposure for our players.
"We want our players to play in top European and African leagues. We want them to be full-time professionals, which would make our job with the national team easier, because it would raise standards.
"And if I’m able to help maybe four or five guys to change their lives through football, then I would say I’ve had a successful time and career with the national team."
