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Ngwenya and Khoza to Lead 2027 Cricket World Cup Organising Committee

Cricket South Africa has appointed Qondisa Ngwenya as Chief Executive Officer and Edward Khoza as Chief Operating Officer for the Local Organising Committee of the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup. The appointments followed a rigorous selection process and received unanimous board endorsement. Ngwenya, the president of Cycling South Africa, brings extensive experience from sports and media, while Khoza has held several executive roles within CSA. The 2027 tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, featuring 14 teams.

Key Points: New CEO and COO Appointed for 2027 ODI World Cup LOC

  • CSA confirms key LOC leadership
  • Ngwenya brings sports and media experience
  • Khoza has deep CSA and domestic cricket background
  • World Cup 2027 co-hosted by three nations
  • Tournament to feature 14 teams across 54 matches
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Qondisa Ngwenya, Edward Khoza appointed CEO and COO of World Cup 2027 Local Organising Committee

Cricket South Africa appoints Qondisa Ngwenya as CEO and Edward Khoza as COO for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup Local Organising Committee.

"The LOC Board is delighted to welcome Qondisa and Edward. We look forward to their expertise in delivering a demanding mega sporting event of this magnitude. - Trevor Manuel"

Johannesburg, March 22

Qondisa Ngwenya has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, while Edward Khoza will serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the Local Organising Committee for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the appointments were confirmed by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday, following what the board described as a "rigorous recruitment and selection process," with both candidates receiving unanimous endorsement.

The report said that Ngwenya currently serves as the president of Cycling South Africa and brings extensive experience from the sporting and media sectors, including his previous role as head of television production company Octagon.

Khoza, meanwhile, has held several key positions within CSA, most recently as executive of domestic cricket. He had also served as head of cricket pathways during the Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) hearings in 2021.

Welcoming the appointments, LOC Board Chairperson Trevor Manuel expressed confidence in the duo's ability to deliver a successful global event.

"The LOC Board is delighted to welcome Qondisa and Edward. We look forward to their expertise in delivering a demanding mega sporting event of this magnitude," Manuel said, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 is scheduled to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe during October-November. The tournament will feature 14 teams competing across 54 matches.

While 10 teams will qualify automatically based on rankings and host status, the remaining four spots will be decided through a World Cup Qualifier event, which will include 10 competing teams.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting choices. Ngwenya comes from cycling and media, not cricket administration. Hope his event management skills translate well. The COO seems to have solid CSA experience though. Fingers crossed for a smooth tournament.
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Ananya R
Co-hosting with Namibia and Zimbabwe is a wonderful idea for promoting cricket in the region. As an Indian fan, I just hope the logistics and travel between venues are managed well. Can't wait to see our Men in Blue lift the cup there! 💙
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Vikram M
Trevor Manuel's involvement as LOC Chair is reassuring. He has a good track record. My only concern is the "rigorous process" – hope it was truly merit-based and transparent. South African cricket has had its share of administrative issues.
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Karthik V
14 teams and 54 matches! That's a proper World Cup format, not like the 10-team tournaments we've had. The qualifier event will be so exciting for associate nations. Great step for global cricket.
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David E
October-November 2027 feels far away, but these appointments show they're getting the foundation right early. The experience from the SJN hearings that Khoza has could be valuable for an inclusive event. Best of luck to the team.

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