Eagles expands to include u/19 women
Capricorn Group and its subsidiaries Capricorn Asset Management and Capricorn Private Wealth announced the expansion of its sponsorship agreement with Cricket Namibia to include the u/19 women’s cricket team, further strengthening its commitment to developing women’s cricket in Namibia.This announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the u/19 Capricorn Eagles series against Zimbabwe in Windhoek on 17 June. This sponsorship is in addition to Capricorn Group’s sponsorship of the Namibian national women’s cricket team, known as the Capricorn Eagles.
Capricorn Group became the primary sponsor of women’s cricket in 2021. With the recent inclusion of the u/19 team this sponsorship, to date, exceeds N$1.4 million in support of the development of women’s cricket. This demonstrates the group's dedication to nurturing young talent and promoting sportswomen at all levels.
Capricorn Group's financial support enables Cricket Namibia to host festivals, training camps, and competitions, creating a supportive environment for the sport's growth. Additionally, the group contributes new equipment and essential resources for developing women’s cricket.
Positive impact
At the sponsorship announcement, Marlize Horn, Group Executive: Brand & Corporate Affairs, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “It is an honour for us at Capricorn Group to support the expansion of women’s cricket in Namibia by investing in the u/19 team. Our continued support of women’s cricket in Namibia demonstrates our commitment to making a positive impact on our communities. We take pride in our Capricorn Eagles and are excited to be part of the journey to develop younger players.”
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller expressed gratitude to Capricorn Group for showcasing their commitment to women’s cricket and, by virtue, women’s sport. “Cricket Namibia is extremely grateful for yet another area of support from Capricorn. They are official partners to our women's side and have been the reason for us to be able to drive and focus on the women's game, and they further that support with the u/19 women's team. This woman's team will be known as the u/19 Capricorn Eagles. They will play in the upcoming 1ualifier and hopefully qualify for that 19 World Cup next year. We want to express our sincere thanks to them as a group and for their continuous support towards cricket and specifically women's cricket in this country.”