The Uganda Women’s National Cricket team, (Victoria Pearls), are back on the road to defend their title at the Capricorn Eagles Series in Windhoek, Namibia.
The 2025 Capricorn Eagles Series is set to bowls off from Tomorrow April 8–15, 2025, at the newly-erected High-Performance Cricket Oval. It will feature six T20 International matches between Uganda and hosts Namibia.
Victoria Pearls edged Namibia by four runs in a thrilling final to lift the 2023 title.
The team welcomes back young pace bowler Irene Mutoni, whose promising debut in Entebbe impressed both fans and selectors. Her inclusion is aimed at providing more depth and international exposure.
Shakira Saddick, who has been in fine form, and pace bowler Evelyn Anyipo join the side, replacing Proscovia Alako and Patricia Malemikia which the latter unavailable due to work commitments.
Uganda most recently defeated Namibia in the 2024 Women’s Day Cup Final last month in Entebbe, marking their fourth consecutive victory over the Capricorn Eagles in head-to-head meetings. These include a 4-wicket win during the 2023 T20 Africa Finals and dominant performances in the group stages of the Women’s Day Cup, where Uganda triumphed by 74 runs and 1-run in dramatic double-header games.
Speaking ahead of the tour, Victoria Pearls coach Deus Muhumuza emphasized the importance of consistency and readiness:
“Fresh from our Women’s Day Cup triumph, the team is in high spirits. Our goal as the technical team is to build consistency in performance and improve execution under pressure. This tour gives us a perfect opportunity to fine-tune our game plans. We are excited to play Namibia at the newly developed venue that will host the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in August,” Muhumuza said.
