What Cricket Namibia does

Cricket Namibia is the national cricket governing body for Namibia and an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), founded in 1989 and headquartered on Cricket Street in Windhoek. It administers all organized cricket in the country, operating the men's national team (branded FNB Eagles under a naming-rights deal with FNB Namibia) and the women's national team (Capricorn Eagles, sponsored by Capricorn Group), a network of affiliated cricket clubs (CCD, Trustco United, Wanderers, Welwitschia, Zebra), and a youth/junior ecosystem that includes the Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket grassroots program (~10,000 children weekly in grades 1-4), the Nashua Junior Franchise Competition for U12/U14/U19, National Schools Week, and a High Performance Program with talent ID, HP camps, and national age-group squads. The organization co-hosted the ICC U19 Men's World Cup in 2026 and is set to co-host the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup with South Africa and Zimbabwe, supported by the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and a High Performance Hub that opened in April 2025.

The organization's core technology is physical — facilities, coaching curricula (including the ICC Global Entry Level Program), and competition infrastructure — rather than software. Revenue is not disclosed but is generated from ICC development grants, corporate sponsorships (FNB Namibia, Capricorn Group, Nashua, Ashburton Investments, Flipkart, and ~20+ additional partners), and government/hosting arrangements tied to tournament hosting. The customer base is therefore not consumers in the traditional sense but rather participants (players, schools, clubs), sponsors purchasing visibility, and the ICC as a development funder and event rights holder. Growth is concentrated in the 2026 T20 World Cup participation and 2027 ODI World Cup co-hosting cycle, with a newly professionalized coaching bench (Gary Kirsten as consultant, Justin Kemp as Director of Cricket, Craig Williams as head coach) and an expanding women's and girls' cricket vertical.

Name

Cricket Namibia

Legal name

Cricket Namibia

Website

https://cricketnamibia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cricket Namibia is the ICC-recognized national cricket governing body for Namibia, administering the FNB Eagles men's and Capricorn Eagles women's national teams, club cricket, junior franchises, and the award-winning Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket grassroots program reaching ~10,000 children weekly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Governance (Cricket)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cricket Leagues (MPAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Cricket governance
• National sports federation
• Grassroots cricket development
• Elite cricket programs
• Sports facility management

Headquarters

HQ city

Windhoek

HQ country

Namibia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cricket Namibia is the official national governing body for cricket in Namibia and an Associate Member of the ICC. It administers and develops the sport across the country, managing the FNB Eagles men's and Capricorn Eagles women's national teams, organizing domestic club competitions and junior franchise tournaments, running the Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket grassroots program, and operating high-performance training infrastructure including the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and High Performance Hub.

Product overview

Cricket Namibia operates as the official governing body for cricket in Namibia, managing a comprehensive cricket ecosystem from grassroots to elite international competition. The organization's product portfolio centers on its two national teams—the FNB Eagles (men's) and Capricorn Eagles (women's)—supported by development programs including Ashburton Kwata mini-cricket for children, the High Performance pipeline with youth age groups (U14, U16, U19), and competitive tournaments such as the Nashua Junior Franchise Competition and National Schools Week. Infrastructure includes the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, a High Performance Hub, and various training facilities. The organization also provides coach education, talent identification roadshows, and women's empowerment initiatives through its Legacy Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme: Grassroots mini-cricket initiative for children aged 6-10, introducing cricket through fun and safe activities using softballs. Won ICC Development Initiative of the Year award in 2024.
• FNB Eagles
• Capricorn Eagles
• Nashua Junior Franchise Competition
• Capricorn Eagles Series

Products and services

• FNB Eagles (Men's National Team) Namibia's national men's cricket team representing the country in international competitions including T20 World Cups and ODI matches. Branded as FNB Eagles under naming partnership with FNB Namibia.
• Capricorn Eagles (Women's National Team) Namibia's national women's cricket team sponsored by Capricorn Group, competing in international T20 and ODI tournaments including the Capricorn Eagles Series.
• Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Program Grassroots cricket development program for children in grades 1-4, using softballs and simplified cricket activities in partnership with local schools. Approximately 10,000 children participate weekly. Won ICC Development Initiative of the Year 2024.
• Nashua Junior Franchise Competition Annual youth cricket tournament for U12, U14, and U19 age groups featuring franchise teams sponsored by corporate partners such as Nashua, Grove Mall, Stadio, and Green Enterprise Solutions.
• National Schools Week Annual national school cricket tournament for U11, U13, U16, and U19 age groups, identifying young talent and supporting school-level cricket development.
• Cric Clubs Network Network of affiliated cricket clubs in Namibia including CCD Cricket Club, Trustco United Cricket Club, Wanderers Cricket Club, Welwitschia Cricket Club, and Zebra Cricket Club, which participate in domestic club cricket leagues and competitions.
• High Performance Program Talent identification and development pipeline for elite cricket, including youth performance groups (U14, U16, U19) with talent ID groups, HP camps, HP monitoring groups, and HP training groups, designed to develop national team players.
• FNB Namibia Cricket Ground World-class cricket stadium in Windhoek serving as the home venue for Namibian cricket, hosting domestic and international matches, and venue for 2027 ICC Men's World Cup matches co-hosted with South Africa and Zimbabwe.
• High Performance Hub Cutting-edge gym and recovery facility at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground supporting elite athlete training, high-performance sports development, and physical conditioning for national team players.
• Coach Education Program Certification and training programs for developing cricket coaches, including the ICC Global Entry Level Program and level-based coaching courses, designed to build coaching capacity across the country.
• Talent Identification Roadshow Nationwide tour by national teams and coaches to identify and nurture emerging cricket talent in communities across Namibia, including areas not traditionally reached by formal club cricket.
• Legacy Program Women empowerment initiative delivered during tournaments, providing financial literacy and career development sessions for women cricketers, including those on the Capricorn Eagles national women's team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Qualified for 4 consecutive T20 World Cups (2021, 2022, 2024, 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Capricorn GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Capricorn Group renewed their strategic partnership with Cricket Namibia from June 2026 to May 2028, investing N$1.2 million over two years to support women's and girls' cricket programs. They serve as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), national Under-19 team, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' school league. Capricorn Group became primary sponsor of women's cricket in 2021.
• FlipkartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-commerce giant Flipkart sponsored the Namibia National Cricket Team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, gaining prominent brand visibility on Namibia's jersey during high-profile matches against India and Pakistan at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium at a fraction of the cost of sponsoring those teams directly.
• Gary KirstencoreOthersFormer India head coach and 2011 ODI World Cup winning captain was appointed as a consultant for the Namibia men's national cricket team, working alongside head coach Craig Williams to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Brings extensive international coaching experience including stints with South Africa and Pakistan.
• FNB NamibiaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst National Bank of Namibia (FNB) is a major sponsor providing naming rights to the national men's cricket team (FNB Eagles) and the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. The bank has been instrumental in supporting cricket infrastructure development in Namibia.
• Nashua NamibiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNashua Namibia is the official naming sponsor of the Nashua Junior Franchise Competition, supporting grassroots cricket development and creating opportunities for young players across U12, U14, and U19 age groups. Competition brings together top junior cricket talent in Namibia.
• Ashburton InvestmentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAshburton Investments sponsors the Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Program, a grassroots initiative introducing cricket to children grades 1-4 using softballs and basic equipment. The program has approximately 10,000 children participating weekly and won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award in 2024.
• Craig WilliamscoreOthersFormer Namibia cricketing legend appointed as Head Coach of the FNB Eagles national men's cricket team in May 2025. Brings 400 games of international experience with 15,000 runs and deep understanding of Namibian cricket culture and players.
• Justin KempcoreOthersFormer South African international cricketer appointed as Director of Cricket in June 2026. Brings experience from 4 Test matches, 85 ODIs, and 8 T20Is for South Africa, along with senior coaching positions in Bangladesh Premier League and Pakistan Super League.
• Cricket South Africa (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for youth cricket development including co-hosting of 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. CSA has hosted Namibian youth teams as part of annual Cubs Week and regional weeks. Hosted South Africa U19 team in Windhoek for three-match series in April-May 2025.
• Tile AfricaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Stadium and Tile Partner for the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground
• Rent-A-DrumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Events and Recycling Partner for the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground
• Pupkewitz MegabuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Material Partner for the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground construction
• Langer Heinrich UraniumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium for the official launch of the Mondesa Cricket Hub, a cricket development facility
• Grove Mall of NamibiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nashua Junior Franchise Competition teams (Grove Mall Wildcats, Grove Mall Elite) and supporter of junior cricket development
• Stadio Higher EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nashua Junior Franchise Competition teams (Stadio Warriors, Stadio Jets) and supporter of junior cricket development
• N/a'an ku sê FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting junior cricket through the Nashua Junior Franchise Competition and talent development programs
• Green Enterprise SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew entrant sponsor of Nashua Junior Franchise Competition teams (Green Chargers, Green Eagles, Green Jets) supporting youth cricket
• AirlinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cricket Namibia, supporting travel and logistics for national teams and tournaments including National Schools Week

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zimbabwe Cricket: Full ICC Member governing cricket in neighboring Zimbabwe, with comparable Southern African geographic context, a small talent pool relative to larger Test nations, and similar reliance on ICC funding. Co-hosts the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup alongside Cricket Namibia.
• Netherlands Cricket (KNCB): Dutch cricket governing body with comparable Associate ICC status, small domestic base, and reliance on ICC development funding. Operates similar T20 World Cup qualification pathways and grassroots development programs.
• Cricket Scotland: Governing body for cricket in Scotland, an ICC Associate Member with a small population and comparable mix of club cricket, national teams, and junior development pathways. Mirrors Cricket Namibia's resource constraints and ICC funding reliance.
• Cricket Ireland: Governing body for cricket in Ireland with a small population base, similar grassroots-to-elite development model, and analogous journey from Associate to Full ICC Member. Highly comparable as a small-nation cricket federation with international qualification success.
• Nepal Cricket (CAN): Cricket Association of Nepal, an ICC Associate Member with a small talent pool, strong grassroots momentum, and similar reliance on ICC development grants and limited domestic commercial base.
• Afghanistan Cricket Board: Cricket governing body that scaled rapidly from Associate to Full ICC Member, with a small talent pool punching above its weight internationally. Comparable to Cricket Namibia as an emerging cricket nation demonstrating strong competitive returns on limited resources.

Others

• International Cricket Council (ICC): Global governing body that funds Cricket Namibia through development grants and allocates tournament slots. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; relevant as the ecosystem principal that shapes Cricket Namibia's funding and competitive access.

Emerging players

• USA Cricket: Emerging ICC Associate Member focused on rapid cricket development in a non-traditional market. Comparable to Cricket Namibia as an emerging cricket nation investing in grassroots and infrastructure to build international competitiveness.

Regional players

• Kenya Cricket: African cricket governing body with similar regional and resource constraints as Cricket Namibia, historically among Africa's leading Associate nations. Comparable as a regional peer navigating small-market development challenges.

Broad incumbents

• Cricket South Africa: Full ICC Member and Africa's premier cricket governing body, operating national teams, provincial franchises, and High Performance infrastructure. Comparable to Cricket Namibia as a national governing body administering the same sport in the same region, but at materially larger scale and funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CricketNamibia1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtQjXG3rS5XmFfX-4mOA-MQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CricketNamibia
• Instagraminstagram.com/official_cricketnamibia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cricket-namibia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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