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Capricorn Eagles

Also known as: the Capricorn Eagles

Namibia's national women's cricket team, sponsored by Capricorn Group through May 2028 and competing in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

2024-03-272026-06-26

What’s been said

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  1. February 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles took part in International Cricket Council Women's T20 World Cup global qualifiers in Nepal

    Source

    Earlier this year, the Capricorn Eagles took part in the International Cricket Council Women's T20 World Cup global qualifiers in Nepal.

    Capricorn vows support for women’s cricket
  3. January 2026
  4. New Era

    The Capricorn Eagles is currently in Nepal for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

    Source

    Meanwhile, the national women's team, the Capricorn Eagles, is currently in Nepal for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

    Eagles eye fourth World Cup
  5. New Era

    They lost their opening match to the USA on Tuesday

    Source

    They are set to face Bangladesh today, after losing their opening match to the USA on Tuesday.

    Eagles eye fourth World Cup
  6. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles suffered a comprehensive 2-0 defeat to Assam in their opening 50-over series

    Source

    Namibia's Capricorn Eagles suffered a comprehensive 2-0 defeat to Assam in their opening 50-over series in Guwahati over the weekend.

    Assam take 50-over series
  7. New Era

    Capricorn Eagles were sent off for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global qualifier in Nepal

    Source

    Hilma Nalupe Namibia's women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles were sent off yesterday at the Namibia Cricket Ground, for the International Cricket Council (CC) Women's T20 World Cup Global qualifier in Nepal.

    Capricorn Eagles head to 2026 World Cup qualifier
  8. December 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles finished second last at the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand

    Source

    Namibia's Capricorn Eagles finished second last at the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Thailand after losing six of their seven matches.

    Namibia second last at T20 Emerging Nations Trophy
  10. November 2025
  11. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles are finding the going tough at the T20 Women's Emerging Nations Trophy with four defeats in their opening five matches

    Source

    Namibia's Capricorn Eagles are finding the going tough at the T20 Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok with four defeats in their opening five matches.

    Tough going at Emerging Nations Trophy
  12. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles leaves for Thailand this week to compete in inaugural ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy

    Source

    Namibia's national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, leaves for Thailand this week to compete in the inaugural ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy.

    Capricorn Eagles off to Thailand
  13. April 2025
  14. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles take on Uganda in the Capricorn Eagles Series

    Source

    The Capricorn Eagles take on Uganda in the upcoming Capricorn Eagles Series at the newly developed High-Performance Cricket Oval in Windhoek from 8 to 17 April.

    Capricorn Eagles host Uganda on new ground
  15. December 2024
  16. The Namibian

    Capricorn Eagles have touched down in Hong Kong to compete in Hong Kong Women's T20I Series

    Source

    The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia's national women's cricket team, have touched down in Hong Kong to compete in the Hong Kong Women's T20I Series which runs from Wednesday through to Sunday.

    Capricorn Eagles in Hong Kong for T20I battles

Thursday 11 June

  1. Capricorn Group invests N$1.2 million in women's cricket partnership

    Capricorn Group has renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, committing N$1.2 million over two years (June 2026 to May 2028) to support the national women's team, Under-19 women's squad, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' schools league.

    11 June 2026 · New Era

  2. Capricorn Group extends women's cricket sponsorship to 2028

    Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, extending sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over the next two years. The company will continue as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), the u19 team, girls cricket festivals, and girls schools league until May 2028.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Capricorn Group backs senior women's cricket development

    Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 22 January

  1. Namibia's cricket team departs for ICC Men's T20 World Cup

    The FNB Eagles have been sent off to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, marking Namibia's fourth World Cup qualification. Head coach Craig Williams said the team will compete to beat bigger nations, while captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasized the team's determination to make an impact despite facing tough opposition including the Netherlands, India, USA, and Pakistan.

    22 January 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Namibia's Capricorn Eagles lose 50-over series to Assam

    Namibia's women's cricket team suffered a comprehensive 2-0 defeat to Indian state side Assam in a 50-over series in Guwahati, losing by 98 runs in the first match and eight wickets in the second. The tour serves as preparation for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier starting in Nepal on 18 January, with the two sides set to play a two-match T20 series before Namibia departs.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Namibia's Capricorn Eagles depart for 2026 World Cup qualifier

    Namibia's women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, have been sent off for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal, which runs from 13 January to 2 February 2026, after earning their spot through the Africa qualifier. The 15-member squad will participate in a pre-tournament in India before heading to Nepal, where 10 teams will compete.

    7 January 2026 · New Era

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