The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, are on an exciting nationwide tour to find the next generation of cricket talent.

As part of their talent identification roadshow, the team has split into two groups, travelling to Outjo and Otjiwarongo to spend time with aspiring young players. 

Outjo, one of the largest hubs for girls’ cricket, was excited to welcome their cricket role models, the Capricorn Eagles, to their community. 

In Otjiwarongo, the enthusiasm and skill of the young girls stood out, with participants from Tsumeb and Grootfontein also joining in for the chance to learn from Namibia’s top women cricketers. 

The roadshow emphasises the fundamentals of cricket, hands-on coaching sessions and practical demonstrations by the Eagles’ head coach and players. 

The goal is to identify and nurture emerging talent while continuing to strengthen the pipeline for women’s cricket in Namibia.

With the U/19 Women’s Cricket World Cup qualifiers happening in Tanzania in 2026, this initiative arrives at a critical moment as head coach Francois van der Merwe and his team aim to develop a strong and competitive squad.

“We’re very excited about this roadshow. Our main goal is talent identification. We’ve been part of this development pipeline for the past five years. It’s vital to keep upskilling girls across the country. The growth in girls’ cricket in Namibia is remarkable. It’s inspiring to see such passion and interest, especially following our women’s qualification for the global qualifiers,” said Van der Merwe. 

The Capricorn Eagles are determined to reach every part of Namibia, continuing their mission to grow the game and inspire young girls through cricket. 

The next stop on the tour will be at the coast in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, which are home to most of our Capricorn Eagles and the country’s strongest cricket hubs.