
Namibia's national men's cricket team, the FNB Eagles, has bid farewell to Head Coach Pierre de Bruyn, who has officially stepped down from his position after six years at the helm.
Namibia's national men's cricket team, the Eagles, bids farewell to Head Coach Pierre de Bruyn, who has officially stepped down from his position after six years at the helm.
Cricket Namibia confirmed the resignation earlier today, citing de Bruyn's desire to be closer to his family.
He has accepted a new coaching role with the Titans franchise in Centurion, South Africa.
Appointed in 2018, de Bruyn leaves behind a remarkable legacy, having guided Namibia through its most successful era in cricket.
Under his leadership, the Eagles gained ODI status in 2019 and qualified for three consecutive ICC Men's T20 World Cups in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
The team also secured four ICC Associate Member Men's Performance of the Year awards during his tenure, underscoring the national squad's rapid rise in the sport.
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller praised de Bruyn for his vision, professionalism, and lasting influence on Namibian cricket.
De Bruyn himself described the decision as deeply personal and emotional, saying it was time to focus on his family after years of commitment to the sport.
Cricket Namibia is expected to begin the search for a new head coach soon. In the interim, the current technical team will oversee preparations for upcoming matches.
The organization has expressed deep gratitude to de Bruyn for his extraordinary contribution and wished him well in the next chapter of his coaching journey.