Namibia prepares to co-host ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
January 7, 2026
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Namibia will host 16 matches of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, co-hosted with Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February, at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Oval. Although Namibia did not qualify, co-hosting puts the country under international scrutiny, with Cricket Namibia spokesperson Natalia Nauyoma speaking on Desert FM about preparedness, infrastructure and government support.