Cricket stadium construction on track

Cricket
Otis Daniels
  • 1 Week Ago 11 November 2024
The construction process of the state of the art 7 500-capacity FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium is progressing well.

According to Johan Muller, CEO of Cricket Namibia, construction is moving rapidly, with all buildings except the main building set to be completed by 1 April 2025. “The main building is quite large and will take some time to complete. They are already preparing the first-floor area, and the foundation of the gym has been dug. Construction of the indoor centre has also commenced,” he said.

Muller highlighted that the stadium, located next to the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium and built at an estimated cost of N$72 million, will present unique opportunities for Namibia. “The Netherlands and Canada will visit in March next year, marking the first time a T20 series will take place at our new international stadium. We will also co-host the U/19 Men’s Cricket World Cup and the senior Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe. We plan to introduce a range of fan experiences to draw spectators to the pitch,” Muller said.

He added that the impact of hosting two World Cup events in Namibia, in terms of exposure and tourism, is immeasurable. “The FNB Namibia Cricket Ground will be the first venue in Namibia to host any World Cup game, making history for our country. Putting our cricket on the map and having an international-standard facility to host games is truly unique.”