But it will not be easy. Uganda is the top-ranked side at 17th in the world, with Namibia 18th and the USA 19th. Rwanda is ranked 24th. Every match in Entebbe is therefore a direct contest for ranking positions, and Cricket Namibia has framed the tour as part of a longer path toward the Emerging Trophy next year.Who stood out against Ireland U19?
Mekalaye Mwatile was the standout batter of the Ireland series, scoring 255 runs at an average of 112.50. Captain Sune Wittmann contributed 95 runs at 23.75, while Kayleen Green added 82 at 27.33 and Arrasta Diergaardt 55 at an average of 55.00. Wilka Mwatile chipped in with 51 runs at 25.50.
With the ball, Mekalaye Mwatile and Victoria Hamunyela took five wickets each, and Wilka Mwatile claimed four. Among the newcomers, Sarafia Handiba took three wickets and Jani-Mari van Heerden two, an early return on the federation's decision to blood u19 players in senior fixtures.
What did Cricket Namibia say at the farewell?
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller congratulated the team at a farewell event on Tuesday, according to The Namibian. He highlighted that the squad used about 18 players of different ages against a strong Ireland side and that seven u19 players saw action, building on the u19 team's recent Africa T20 qualifiers, which he described as a pipeline tour for identifying talent.
“We always play very well against Uganda and it's always the tightest of matches, it's never just a straightforward win, so we'll follow your progress intently,” Muller said.
He added that USA and Rwanda are opponents Namibia wants to beat as part of the build-up to next year's Emerging Trophy, where rankings gains are the goal.
Muller also credited the players for adopting a new training vision under head coach Gerhard Lötter and assistant Tangeni Lungameni, one that extends beyond cricket skills to strategy and overall preparation.
Coaching and sponsorship
Lungameni will coach the side in the opening matches before Lötter arrives later in the series. He said the Ireland series served as good exposure for the youngsters and solid preparation for the seniors ahead of the Uganda tour.
“The preparation has been done, the ladies' heads are clear and it just depends on how you play, it's just about pitching up and executing,” Lungameni said.
Marlize Horn of the Capricorn Group, the team's title sponsor, said the tour gives the players international exposure and stressed the company's support for the u19 team as part of building the player pipeline. Namibia captain Suné Wittmann has also expressed confidence ahead of the Entebbe matches, according to Cricket Uganda.
FAQ
When did the Capricorn Eagles leave for Uganda?
The team departed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the day before The Namibian published its report on November 4.
What is the Women's Victoria T20 Series?
It is a T20 tournament hosted in Uganda featuring senior women's sides from Uganda, Rwanda, the USA and Namibia, with world ranking positions at stake.
How did Namibia perform against Ireland U19?
Namibia's Capricorn Eagles A won the six-match T20 series 4-2, with Mekalaye Mwatile scoring 255 runs at an average of 112.50.