Namibia looking for best form in first-ever ODI series against Proteas

Both Namibia and South Africa will be looking to make a bit of a statement when they clash in the first-ever ODI series between them, starting with game one in Windhoek on Wednesday.

The teams will clash in two more matches over the coming days, also in Windhoek. argolida.life

While the Proteas and Namibia have clashed on a few occasions in the T20 format, and most recently also competed in a tri-series featuring Zimbabwe, this will be the first 50-overs a side series between them.

Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus said they were looking forward to the different challenge a longer version than T20 cricket would give them.

“The battles are longer … the contests don’t go away as quickly as they do in T20 cricket, and there’s certainly more skill involved,” said Erasmus. “It’s very different to T20 cricket … there are more events happening in 300 balls, and that’s the challenge now for us.”

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He added the Proteas would be a stiff test. “Ja, they’ve got high-quality players, and are strong in all the departments. But what a great and awesome challenge.”

He said the fact this was the first ODI series between the sides would make the next three matches “even more special”.

“It’ll be memorable. We’ve played our best T20 cricket against the Proteas over the years, for some reason they bring out the best in us, so hopefully we can continue that in this series. This is a big stepping stone for us, as an associate member, with that tag.”

The South African team will again be led by spinner Bjorn Fortuin, following his guiding of the Proteas to the tri-series title at the weekend.

He said he, too, was expecting a competitive series against the country’s neighbours, as it was in the tri-series and in other matches between South Africa and Namibia in the past.

“Namibia are always competitive against us in T20 cricket and I’m sure they will be in the ODIs,” said Fortuin.

“They’ve got some great skills and I’m sure some players will stand up for them. They are a team improving all the time and this will be a big series for them.”

Following this series, South Africa will come up against Australia in ODIs, T20s and Tests.

Kenya will be seeking a place on the men’s volleyball continental podium to secure a coveted ticket to the 2027 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Poland.

Bonface Osano, Marabou News Agency

Kenya’s men’s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, are targeting a podium finish at the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, scheduled for September 13–26 in Tunis, Tunisia.

The Kenyan side knows that a top-three finish would be significant, as it would earn them qualification for next year’s FIVB Men’s World Championship in Poland.

“What I want this time is to play well in the pools, be number one or two, God willing. In the round of 16, we get to play number four or three, and that will make us reach the podium of eight teams,” head coach Gideon Tarus said.

Wafalme Stars will be hoping to challenge the continent’s leading volleyball nations when the championship gets underway, with Egypt heading into the tournament as the reigning champions.

“Everybody is fit and ready for the championships. We’ve trained in all areas, from back-row defence, reception and blocking. We’ve done everything. We’re going to see how our opponents are playing, then cope with them by adjusting our mode of play to fit their style,” Tarus added.

For Kenya, a place on the podium would not only mark a major achievement on the continental stage but also secure a coveted ticket to the 2027 FIVB Men’s World Championship in Poland.

Tunisia are the record champions with 11 titles, while Kenya, like many of the 16 teams taking part in the competition will be seeking for the first title win.

Kinshasa, DRC was initially set to host the men’s volleyball championship before being moved to Tunis, Tunisia due to an Ebola outbreak in the Central Africa nation.

Marabou News Agency

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