Ouseb granted bail in rape case Namibian football legend Mohammed Ouseb has been granted bail by the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court in a rape case. Ouseb was released on bail of N$2 000 on Tuesday by Magistrate David Munsu following allegations that he raped an 18-year-old schoolgirl on several occasions at the town.
The court ordered - as part of the bail conditions - that Ouseb must leave Tsumeb and not make any contact with the alleged victim or any State witnesses.
The 42-year-old former Namibian international soccer player was arrested last month. New Era reported last month that Ouseb was caught red-handed by the victim’s grandmother while having sexual intercourse with her.
It is alleged that Ouseb had sexual intercourse with the teen under coercive circumstances.
The State initially objected to granting him bail due to the seriousness of the crime.
The matter will resume on 21 October, with Memory Harakuta appearing for the State, while the defence lawyer is Chris van Sittert.
Ouseb was one of Namibia’s greatest footballers. During his heyday, Ouseb represented the national team, including at the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations in Burkina Faso, which was Namibia’s first-ever participation.
He also played for South African giants Kaizer Chiefs where he won a number of accolades including being crowned the Kick-Off Footballer of the Year during the 1998/99 season.
He also played for Moroka Swallows in South Africa as well as for Norway’s FC Lyn Oslo, among others.