Capricorn maintains Eagles support

The Capricorn Group yesterday announced that it has extended its partnership with Cricket Namibia for a third year.

In collaboration with Capricorn Asset Management, and Capricorn Private Wealth, the Group reaffirmed its steadfast support for Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, officially known as the Capricorn Eagles with a N$300 000 cash sponsorship, gear and equipment and other in-kind support.

Marlize Horn, the Capricorn Group’s brand and corporate affairs executive said they were committed to advancing girls’ and women’s cricket in the country.

“The remarkable strides achieved by the Capricorn Eagles, guided by Cricket Namibia, fill us with pride,” she said.

“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 Horn.

Cricket Namibia’s strategic vision for women’s cricket in Namibia is to professionalise the women’s game through supporting players, grow junior structures and participation through organised cricket festivals and cricket school leagues.

“It is a great pleasure to have an organisation like Capricorn Group on board as an official partner of Cricket Namibia,” said Cricket Namibia chief executive officer Johan Muller.

“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.”

Horn added that extending the sponsorship was also down to Cricket Namibia’s leadership which demonstrated passion and commitment to the games’ development over the years.

“Capricorn Group thrives in creating positive change in our communities, and hope that our continued support of women’s cricket in Namibia will nurture the sport and increase female participation,” Horn said.

“Since our partnership with the Capricorn Eagles started in June 2021, the team has made great strides in local and international tournaments. They fly the Namibian flag high wherever they go and we are proud to be associated with these inspirational women,” she said.

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