Cricket Namibia — governing body for Namibian cricket, overseeing national teams, high performance programmes, and talent identification across age groups.
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September 2024
The Namibian
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Mullerannouncedthe partnership news at a press conference
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“At a press conference at FNB's head office in Windhoek on Tuesday, Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller announced the news, saying that it was quite a rare occurrence.”
Cricket NamibiaannouncedPlastic Packaging as designated supplier of pipes for FNB Namibia Cricket Ground
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“Plastic Packaging was yesterday announced as the designated supplier of pipes for the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, which is currently under construction.”
Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan MullersaidPlastic Packaging is first stadium partner ensuring high-quality irrigation and drainage systems
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“"Plastic Packaging is our first stadium partner, ensuring we can install high-quality irrigation and drainage systems, essential to the stadium's foundation and development," said Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller.”
Cricket Namibiawill benefit fromkits and container delivered by DP World
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“The kits and container will benefit Cricket Namibia and mark the initiative's continued support for the grassroots game in the wider sub-Saharan Africa region.”
Cricket Namibiasigned professional employment contracts with10 female national team players
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“THE senior national cricket women's team, the Capricorn Eagles, are now full-time professionals after signing employment contracts with Cricket Namibia (CN).”
Cricket Namibiais constructinga state-of-the-art venue in Windhoek to host ICC world cup tournaments
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“Cricket Namibia is looking to break new ground with the construction of a state-of-the-art venue in Windhoek, where two world cup tournaments will be held in 2026 and 2027.”
Namibia's FNB Eagles finished unbeaten in a T20 International tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, China, winning all four matches with strong batting, bowling and fielding performances.
Namibia's FNB Eagles finished unbeaten in a T20 International tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, China, winning all four matches with strong batting, bowling and fielding performances.
Cricket Namibia held its annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding contributions to the sport. Adriaan Koetzee won Premier League Best Bowler in both T20 and 50-over categories, while Sela Shiimi claimed U/19 Female Batter of the Year and Senior Club Scorer awards for the 2025/26 season.
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.
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.
Cricket Namibia announced Justin Kemp as its new director of cricket, a newly created position. Kemp will oversee strategic direction of cricket operations including national teams, high performance programmes, and talent identification, with a focus on consistently qualifying for U19 and World Cup events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.