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FNB Namibia Eagles

Also known as: Namibia Eagles · Eagles · FNB Namibian Eagles · Namibian Eagles · the Eagles · Namibia Capricorn Eagles · FNB Eagles · national men's cricket team

Namibia's national cricket team competing in ICC tournaments and World Cup League 2 competition.

Sport

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

The News

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 →

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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