Boost for Eagles for European tour
Cricket Namibia announced the extension of the Capricorn Group’s official sponsorship to the national women’s cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles.The announcement came a day ahead of the team’s departure for their European tour to compete in the Netherlands and Germany.
Cricket Namibia’s vision for women’s cricket is to professionalize the women’s game by supporting players and to grow junior structures and participation through organised girl’s cricket festivals and girl’s cricket school leagues.
“It is a great pleasure to have an organisation like Capricorn Group on board as an official partner of Cricket Namibia,” said Johan Muller, CEO of Cricket Namibia. “In 2021, the Capricorn Group bought into the concept of promoting women’s cricket in Namibia. This partnership is another positive step as part of the Capricorn Eagles’ continued growth and development.”
Marlize Horn of the Capricorn Group expressed pride in the partnership with Cricket Namibia, whose leadership has demonstrated passion and commitment to cricket development over the years.
“We are excited to announce that Capricorn Group has this year increased its investment in the Capricorn Eagles to N$300 000, excluding a range of branded gear for the squad and other in-kind support that will be provided during the year for the girl’s cricket festivals and girls schools league. Capricorn Group thrives in creating positive change in our communities, and hopes that our continued support of women’s cricket in Namibia will nurture the sport and increase female participation.”
She said that since their partnership with the Capricorn Eagles began in June 2021, the team has made great strides in local and international tournaments. “They fly the Namibian flag high wherever they go and we are proud to be associated with these inspirational women,” Horn said.
The Capricorn Eagles left on Saturday for an eight-match international tournament, going into a head-to-head battle in five T20Is against the Netherlands, and finally towards the end of the tour, facing Germany in three T20Is.
The European tour is crucial for the Capricorn Eagles to improve in their rankings and towards executing on the strategic vision for female cricket in Namibia.