Veterans Cricket Association of Namibia to Host the Over 50s Africa Cup

The Veterans Cricket Association of Namibia will be hosting the prestigious Over 50s Africa Cup, bringing top-tier veterans cricket to the “Land of the Brave.” Namibia’s Over 50s Invitational Team will compete in a highly anticipated quadrangular tournament against South Africa, Zimbabwe, and South Africa A.

The tournament will be featuring eight 45 Over matches taking place from the 17th to the 21st of November 2024, with all games beginning at 10:00. Cricket enthusiasts across the region and in Africa can watch the action live on NTV, DSTV Channel 285.

The Over 50s tournaments are a special platform for seasoned players, aged 50 and above, to remain involved in the game and continue playing competitive cricket. Matches will be held at three premier venues: FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, Wanderers Sports Club, and United Sports Club.

Cricket Namibia is pleased with the Veterans Cricket Association of Namibia, bringing this level of competitive cricket to Namibian soil. This initiative aligns with Cricket Namibia’s commitment to delivering high-quality cricket into the country.

Namibia Invitational Squad:
Dawie Hartzenberg (c), Leon Fleming (vc), Deon Gouws, Petrie Theron, Piers le Strange, Alex Horn, Lam Coetzee, Dian Coetzee, Louis Nortje, Dirkie Beukes, Ferdie Coetzee, Willem Genis, Willem Janse van Rensburg, Isedor Titus, Willie van Zyl (Manager), Chris Freeman (Coach).

The matches will be livestreamed on https://oneuptwo.com/  and broadcast on NTV, DSTV Channel 285, ensuring everyone has access to the games. The public is invited to attend the games to support the Namibian Invitational Team as they compete on home soil in this thrilling Over 50s Africa Cup. Don’t miss the chance to witness top-level cricket and cheer for our veteran cricketers!

Fixtures:

DayDateGameVenueTime
Sun17 NovSouth Africa v NamibiaWanderers10:00
Sun17 NovSouth Africa A vs ZimbabweFNB NCG10:00
Mon18 NovZimbabwe vs South AfricaWanderers Sports Club10:00
Mon18 NovNamibia vs South Africa AUnited Sports Club10:00
Wed20 NovZimbabwe vs NamibiaWanderers Sports Club10:00
Wed20 NovSouth Africa vs South Africa AUnited Sports Club10:00
Thur21 NovPosition 1 vs Position 2Wanderers Sports Club10:00
Thur21 NovPosition 3 vs Position 4United Sports Club10:00

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