Photo Credit: Cricket Namibia
Capricorn Group, in collaboration with Capricorn Asset Management and Capricorn Private Wealth, officially announced the extension of their partnership with Cricket Namibia which started in 2021. The renewal of the sponsorship agreement reaffirms Capricorn Group’s steadfast support for Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, officially known as the Capricorn Eagles, and their continuous commitment to advancing and developing girls’ and women’s cricket in Namibia.
On 30 July 2024, Marlize Horn, Capricorn Group Executive: Brand & Corporate Affairs, announced the 2024 sponsorship in the amount of N$300,000 to the Capricorn Eagles Team. This follows the sponsorship announcement of Capricorn Group in June for the U/19 Capricorn Eagles team. In addition to the cash sponsorships for the National and U/19 teams, Capricorn Group also supports the players with gear and equipment and other in-kind support.
“The remarkable strides achieved by the Capricorn Eagles, guided by Cricket Namibia, fill us with immense pride. The growth and development we have witnessed are evidence of strong leadership and the strategic application of resources. We remain committed to our community, as we firmly believe that the investments we make today will yield positive outcomes for Namibian girls and women in the future.”, said Marlize Horn, Capricorn Group Executive: Brand & Corporate Affairs.
Cricket Namibia’s strategic vision for women’s cricket in Namibia is to creatively professionalise the women’s game to support the players and to grow junior structures and participation through organised girls cricket festivals and girls cricket school leagues.
Sunè Wittmann, Captain of the Capricorn Eagles National team, delivered a heartfelt message during her speech: “I want to thank Capricorn Group for taking a gamble on a few girls and women who have a dream bigger than themselves. Thank you for entrusting us with your name and reputation as we swing this bat together, one boundary at a time.”
“It is a great pleasure to have an organisation like Capricorn Group on board as an official partner of Cricket Namibia. In 2021 Capricorn Group bought into the concept of promoting women’s cricket in Namibia. This partnership is another very positive step as part of the Capricorn Eagles’ continued growth and development. The renewal of the contract is testament of Capricorn Group’s commitment to the promotion of women’s sports/cricket in our country,” said Johan Muller, CEO of Cricket Namibia.
