Capricorn Eagles soar to Africa Games
The Namibia women's cricket team, The Capricorn Eagles, is gearing up to make their mark at the Africa Games hosted in Ghana.Scheduled from 7 to 13 March, this tournament marks cricket's grand entrance into the Africa Games.
The Capricorn Eagles are looking forward to showcasing a fantastic brand of cricket against formidable opponents from across the continent. Placed in Group A, alongside South Africa, Tanzania and Nigeria, the Eagles aim to deliver thrilling performances and compete for a spot in the final.
Group B features equally competitive teams, namely Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya, ensuring a fiercely contested tournament.
With T20 International status bestowed on the competition, the stakes are high, offering participating teams valuable ranking points. The Capricorn Eagles currently rank 17th in the world. And now they are determined to showcase their trademark brand of cricket at the Africa Games.
The Capricorn Eagles captain is Yasmeen Khan, a seasoned player who will lead the team in Ghana. New talent has been added to the squad, enhancing the depth of the team line-up.
The squad consists of Yasmeen Khan (c), Kayleen Green, Arrasta Diergardt, Wilka Mwatile, Mekelaye Mwatile, Mezerly !Gorases, Edelle van Zyl, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Victoria Hamunyela, Didi Foerster, Leigh-Marie Visser, Rianie Esterhuizen, Bianca Manuel and Sylvia Shihepo.
Fixtures:
7 March, 11:30: Capricorn Eagles vs South Africa
8 March, 11:30: Capricorn Eagles vs Nigeria
10 March, 11:30: Capricorn Eagles vs Tanzania
11 March, 11:30: Semi-final 1 A1 vs B2
11 March, 15:50: Semi-final 2 B1 vs A2
13 March, 11:30: Third-place playoff
13 March, 15:50: Final