Danzyl Bruwer Explained

Danzyl Bruwer
Birth Date:5 November 1976
Birth Place:Khomasdal, South West Africa
Height:1.87 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1995-1998
Clubs1:Civics
Years2:1999-2000
Clubs2:Young Ones
Caps2:57
Goals2:0
Years3:2001-2002
Clubs3:Avendale Athletico
Caps3:28
Goals3:0
Years4:2002-2003
Clubs4:African Wanderers
Years5:2003-2005
Clubs5:Civics
Years6:2006
Clubs6:Wits University
Years7:2006-2008
Clubs7:Bay United
Years8:2008
Clubs8:Ajax Cape Town
Nationalyears1:1997-2002
Nationalteam1:Namibia
Nationalcaps1:28
Nationalgoals1:0

Danzyl Bruwer (born 5 November 1976) is a Namibian retired footballer formerly with Ajax Cape Town FC in the Premier Soccer League of South Africa.

Club career

Born in Khomasdal, Windhoek, Bruwer started playing football for local side Young Ones, quickly replacing the regular goalkeeper Reus Nortje between the sticks. He moved abroad to play for South African second-tier outfit Avendale Athletico, then joined fellow Namibian internationals Richard Gariseb and Paulus Shipanga at top tier Wits University.[1] He later moved to Ajax Cape Town.[2]

Doping charges

In December 2008, Bruwer tested positive for use of an illegal substance. Bruwer did not return to the club to defend himself of the charge, and instead remained in Namibia. Ajax Cape Town then terminated his contract, which had two years remaining on it at the time.[3]

International career

A Namibia international, Bruwer was included in the squad in the 1998 African Cup of Nations.[4] He made his debut for the Brave Warriors in a November 1997 friendly match against Lesotho and totalled 28 games[5] for them.

Personal life

After retiring as a player, Bruwer worked as a radio presenter and is the owner of New Season Investment.[1] He also worked for a company that specializes in installing vehicle tracking devices.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tales of the legends - Denzyl 'Denna' Bruwer: The dogmatic tree that shaded many . Kambaekwa . Carlos . . 16 October 2020.
  2. News: South Africa/Namibia: Ajax Sign Namibian Minder . subscription . Kickoff Cape Town . allafrica.com . 23 September 2008.
  3. http://www.kickoff.com/static/news/article.php?id=6590 Bruwer tests positive for drugs
  4. News: Courtney. Barrie. 5 June 2005 . African Nations Cup 1998 - Final Tournament Details . . 30 September 2023.
  5. News: 14 March 2018 . Bruwer resigns as Omaheke u20 coach . . 30 September 2023.
  6. News: Angula . Conrad . 13 February 2014 . CLASS OF 1998: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? . The Namibian Sun. 24 September 2023.