Full Fixtures: 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers this week
The following are the World Cup qualifying fixtures in Africa for Matchday Six of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers.
Namibia Sport News
Internet Left Confused As Namibia Name Faf Du Plessis As U-19 Captain
Former South Africa batter Faf du Plessis is all set to feature in yet another edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last three seasons, Faf will be playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Ahead of the season, which will kick-start from Saturday in Kolkata, many fans were taken aback after 'Faf du Plessis' was named as the captain of Namibia's U-19 team captain for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. In a beautiful co-incidence, the name of Namibia U19 skipper, who is 17 years old, is also Faf du Plessis.
Nigeria set to host ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup African qualifier, says Akpata
The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, has assured stakeholders in the sport that the country is ready to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier, which will hold in Lagos from March 26 to April 6, 2025.
Namibia stages dramatic comeback to edge Canada in World Cup League 2 cricket play
Namibia rallied for a dramatic comeback to defeat Canada by 12 runs in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play Saturday.
Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's No-Retirement Announcement: "Very..."
Rohit Sharma is not going anywhere. After much speculation, that had the rumours miles running overtime, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs. "I am not going to retire from this format. Just to make sure no rumours are spread moving forward. Koi future plan hai nahi, jo chal raha hai chalega (there is no future plan, whatever is going on will continue as it is)," he said. Rohit Sharma's reaction was appreciated by Dinesh Karthik.
On Rohit Sharma Not Retiring From ODIs, Ricky Ponting's Clear Verdict: "Goal In Mind..."
Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma is still going strong and a sense of unfinished business was behind his decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Barring the ODI World Cup, Rohit has won all ICC titles while captaining India. He came agonisingly close to laying his hands on the 50-over world title at home in 2023, only to lose to Australia in the final.
Rohit Sharma "Might Exit International Cricket After...": Plans In Place - Report. India Captain To Work With...
Rohit Sharma's one statement after the Champions Trophy 2025 elated the whole nation. There was a lot of speculation about his career future, but Rohit Sharma allayed all those fears in classic 'Rohit Sharma way': "I am not going to retire from this format. Just to make sure no rumours are spread moving forward. Koi future plan hai nahi, jo chal raha hai chalega (there is no future plan, whatever is going on will continue as it is)." That statement right after the Champions Trophy 2025 final went viral.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Should Think About Retirement After Winning 2027 ODI World Cup: Ex-India Star
Former cricketer Yograj Singh was delighted with India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to continue with his cricketing journey and put his decision to retire for some other day. Speculations and reports pointed towards the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai, the platform for Rohit's last dance in the ODIs. He broke the spine of New Zealand's 251-run target defence with his swashbuckling 76 and laid the foundation for India, lifting the title in front of a sold-out crowd in Dubai. After India experienced euphoria and relished in its four-wicket win against the Kiwis, Rohit addressed the media and confirmed he is "not going to retire from this format."