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FNB Namibia Eagles

Also known as: FNB Namibian Eagles · Namibian Eagles · the Eagles

Namibia's national cricket team competing in T20 and ODI formats, currently preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    FNB Namibia Eagles will complete their Cricket World Cup Division 2 series with tours to The Netherlands and United States

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    Namibia's national team, the FNB Eagles, will also complete their Cricket World Cup Division 2 series with tours to The Netherlands in July and the United States in October, before the three-year CWC Division 2 cycle is completed.

    Namibia to kick-start Cricket Africa Cup
  3. The Namibian

    FNB Namibia Eagles are struggling in fifth position on Cricket World Cup Division 2 log

    Source

    The FNB Namibia Eagles are struggling in fifth position on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log after suffering a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland on Sunday.

    Eagles struggling in Cricket World Cup race
  4. The Namibian

    FNB Namibia Eagles scored 268 for seven wickets against Oman

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    Namibia posted a decent total of 268 for seven wickets with most of their top order batters getting among the runs.

    Eagles with backs to the wall
  5. March 2026
  6. Informanté

    FNB Namibia Eagles delivered a largely dominant performance across both T20 and 50-over formats

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    the FNB Eagles delivering a largely dominant performance across both T20 and 50-over formats, while using the matches as key preparation for upcoming international fixtures.

    Strong Uganda showing boosts Eagles’ preparations
  7. Informanté

    The FNB Eagles joined the 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium

    Source

    The FNB Eagles joined the 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium, responding to a special invitation.

    Kapofi urges unity, resilience, growth
  8. The Namibian

    FNB Namibia Eagles will host Uganda, Scotland and Oman over the next few weeks

    Source

    After their exit from the T20 World Cup, the FNB Namibia Eagles will be back in action soon when they host Uganda, Scotland and Oman over the next few weeks.

    Eagles back in action soon
  9. February 2026
  10. New Era

    FNB Namibia Eagles recorded six-run victory over Scotland

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    Namibia will return to action on Friday when they face India-A in their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match, buoyed by a confidence-boosting six-run victory over Scotland in Bengaluru, India, yesterday.

    Namibia  records  thrilling six-run  win  over  Scotland …team now set for Friday test against India-A
  11. New Era

    FNB Namibia Eagles will face India-A on Friday

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    Namibia will return to action on Friday when they face India-A in their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match, buoyed by a confidence-boosting six-run victory over Scotland in Bengaluru, India, yesterday.

    Namibia  records  thrilling six-run  win  over  Scotland …team now set for Friday test against India-A
  12. The Namibian

    FNB Namibia Eagles beat Scotland by six runs in warm-up match

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    The FNB Namibia Eagles continued their fine form ahead of the T20 World Cup with a six-run victory against Scotland in a warm-up match in Bengaluru today.

    Eagles beat Scotland in high-scoring match
  13. January 2026
  14. Informanté

    FNB Namibia Eagles are heading to T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

    Source

    THE FNB Namibia Eagles are heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka today.

    Cricket Eagles to soar in India and Sri Lanka

Thursday 30 April

  1. Namibia hosts T20 Trinations as Cricket Africa Cup foundation

    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

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia Eagles slip to fifth in World Cup Division 2

    The FNB Namibia Eagles suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Scotland and now hold fifth place on the Cricket World Cup Division 2 log with 22 points from 28 matches, six points behind the Netherlands in fourth and facing increased pressure to qualify for the World Cup final qualifier.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibia Cricket Eagles Face Pressure in World Cup Qualifier

    Namibia's FNB Eagles have collected only one point from their opening two matches in the Tri-Nations series against Scotland and Oman, leaving them sixth out of eight nations in the Cricket World Cup Division 2 competition. Coach Craig Williams believes better luck—including a dropped catch against Oman and the absence of strike bowler Ruben Trumpelmann due to illness—could have altered the results, with the team needing strong performances in remaining fixtures to progress to next year's World Cup qualifier.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 March

  1. Namibia Eagles dominate Uganda series, prepare for World Cup League

    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

Monday 23 March

  1. JJ Smit takes over as Namibia Eagles cricket captain

    JJ Smit has replaced Gerhard Erasmus as captain of the FNB Namibia Eagles for a two-match 50-over series against Uganda starting today. Erasmus, who captained the side for six years during Namibia's four consecutive T20 World Cup finals runs, said he is taking a break to reduce his workload and has offered to assist with tactics.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Defence minister urges unity and collective effort for growth

    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

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibia Eagles to host Uganda, Scotland, Oman

    After exiting the T20 World Cup, Namibia will host Uganda in March for bilateral matches, followed by Scotland and Oman in April for a Cricket World Cup League 2 series. Coach Craig Williams said the matches are crucial preparation and points-gathering opportunities, as Namibia currently sits sixth on the eight-team CWCL2 standings.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibia beats Scotland by six runs in T20 warm-up

    Namibia defeated Scotland by six runs in a warm-up match for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with openers Jan Frylinck (88) and Louren Steenkamp (51) setting a new national T20 partnership record of 137 runs to help the team post 226 for four. Despite Scotland's Brandon McMullen scoring 95, Namibia held nerve in the final over to secure the win, with JJ Smit bowling the decisive delivery.

    5 February 2026 · New Era

  2. Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity

    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

  3. Namibia Eagles beat Scotland in T20 warm-up match

    The Namibia Eagles defeated Scotland by six runs in a T20 warm-up match in Bengaluru, posting 226/4 before restricting Scotland to 220/5. Coach Craig Williams said it was a good exercise ahead of the T20 World Cup campaign, which begins against The Netherlands on 10 February.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India

    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

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

  2. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

    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

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Namibia Capricorn Eagles depart for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

    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

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Namibia Eagles squad announced for T20 World Cup qualifier

    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

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