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Springbok Women determined to topple mighty Canada
Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada at 13:30 on Saturday.
The clash will be the first time the two African countries play each other in a full senior men's international match.
The game will also serve as the official opening of the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG), which will also be a host venue for the ICC U19 Men's World Cup in 2026 and the ICC Men's 50-over World Cup in 2027, which will be co-hosted with South Africa and Zimbabwe.
CSA chief executive officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said: "We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion. Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent.
"As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new cricket ground which will be one of the host venues of the tournament."
Cricket Namibia CEO, Johan Muller, added: "This truly is a memorable occasion. The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialized.
"A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world class facility.
"I want to thank CSA and specifically their CEO, Pholetsi Moseki, for agreeing to this match. We look forward to hosting the Proteas Men's team and to partner with CSA in hosting the ICC Men's World Cup in 2027."
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