Ramblers F.C.
association football club in Windhoek, Namibia
The Ramblers is a Namibian football club from Pionierspark, Windhoek.
History
The Ramblers have played in the country's highest division, the Namibia Premier League and the club was previously known as Windhoek Optics Ramblers. They sold their place in the premier league and now focus on growing talent from children upwards. Through the youth development programs, Ramblers were able to nature talent and build a first team squad currently boasting 25 graduates of the Ramblers Academy, of which 4 went to represent Namibia at the 2021 U20 African Cup Of Nations.
Women's team
In 2019, Ramblers created the women's team.
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