Cricket Namibia — national cricket governing body managing senior teams and international development programs, hosting ICC tournaments and developing junior talent.
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New Era
Cricket Namibia will host 16 games of the tournament
The Namibian
Cricket Namibia is preparing for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal
“The Namibia Capricorn Eagles received a rousing farewell yesterday before their departure to India, ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier which starts in Nepal on 18 January.”
Rousing farewell for Capricorn EaglesThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia has reciprocal agreement with Assam Cricket Association
“The series forms part of a reciprocal agreement between Cricket Namibia and the Assam Cricket Association, which saw Assam's senior men's side touring Namibia last year.”
Capricorn Eagles aim for T20 World CupThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller announced the senior men's fixtures for next year
“Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller recently announced the senior men's fixtures for next year which kicks off with the T20 Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, and includes a tri-nations series against the Proteas and Zimbabwe.”
Jam-packed international programme for the EaglesThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia appointed Gary Kirsten as coaching consultant
“Namibian cricket made a major scoop with the announcement on Friday that Gary Kirsten had been appointed as coaching consultant to the national team.”
Major scoop for Namibian cricketThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller said they support players playing abroad for international exposure
“The CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller said they supported their players abroad, adding that it will ultimately improve the standard of Namibian cricket.”
Eagles soar into Nepal T20The Namibian
Johan Muller, CEO of Cricket Namibia thanked Capricorn for steadfast support of women's cricket in Namibia
“At a farewell ceremony on Monday, the CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller, thanked Capricorn for their steadfast support of women's cricket in Namibia.”
Capricorn Eagles off to ThailandThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia is providing opportunity for San children to play cricket professionally
“They love cricket – they love playing competitively, but they can also see that Cricket Namibia is providing them with an opportunity to play the game professionally.”
Cricket taking off among SanThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia announced the Namibia women's national cricket team
“Cricket Namibia (CN) and Capricorn Group have announced the Namibia women's national cricket team.”
Capricorn Eagles host Uganda on new groundThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia cancelled club cricket scheduled for this weekend
“We had to cancel the club cricket that was scheduled for this weekend.”
Namibian sport halted as nation mourns NujomaSome of Namibia's top women cricketers are playing alongside male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge, where franchises compete for a N$50,000 prize. Teams can select players from age 14 and above, including women players on merit, providing additional exposure and skill development opportunities.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Some of Namibia's top women cricketers are playing alongside male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge, where franchises compete for a N$50,000 prize. Teams can select players from age 14 and above, including women players on merit, providing additional exposure and skill development opportunities.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in an annual T20 Trinations series starting 28 August, with the three countries committing to use the series as a building block towards a revamped Africa Cup that will expand to six teams in Zimbabwe next year.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's cricket team wrapped up a home series against Uganda from 18–25 March, delivering dominant performances across both T20 and 50-over formats while preparing for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against Scotland and Oman scheduled for early April. The Eagles will play two additional warm-up matches against Scotland on 28 and 30 March before the competition begins.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi called on Namibians to safeguard unity, strengthen democratic values, and actively contribute to national development during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium. He acknowledged persistent challenges including drought, unemployment, and economic constraints, emphasizing that prosperity requires collective citizen participation and warning against divisions based on ethnicity, regionalism, or political affiliation.
21 March 2026 · Informanté →
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia slumped to a 102-run defeat by Pakistan in their final T20 Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, bundled out for 97 while chasing 200. Pakistan's spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan proved unplayable, while opener Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century earned man of the match.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia posted 156/8 in their 20 overs but the Netherlands chased down the target in 18 overs, with Bas De Leede scoring an unbeaten 72 to secure a 159/3 victory. Namibia's campaign begins with a loss but they will face India on 12 February aiming to recover.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia successfully hosted 16 matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at two Windhoek venues, receiving positive feedback from ICC staff and international teams on its facilities and organization. The experience served as valuable preparation for Namibia's co-hosting role in the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup begins at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium today, while the coming weeks feature hiking excursions, baking courses, live music, running clubs, and recurring leisure activities across Windhoek including quiz nights, comedy evenings, and various fitness events.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium, while upcoming activities include hiking, sourdough baking, live music, quiz nights, theatre training, and relay races throughout January. Various events across Windhoek and Academia offer leisure and competitive opportunities, with entry fees ranging from free to N$1,200.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibia is co-hosting the 16th ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe this month, with 16 matches taking place across Windhoek venues. The tournament runs from 15 January to 6 February and will be broadcast to over a billion people across 204 countries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Capricorn Eagles departed for India before heading to Nepal to compete in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier starting on 18 January, where they will play warm-up matches and then compete in Group A against Ireland, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, and the United States, with the top three teams advancing to the Super Six stage leading to qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
7 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Suné Wittmann will captain the Namibia Capricorn Eagles at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal from 18 January. The squad is young but experienced, with three players already having won over 100 caps and six more with more than 50 caps.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →