ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier 2024: Full schedule, squads and match timings

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Rwanda is set to host the final leg of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier, taking place from September 22 to September 29. The matches will be held at the Gahanga and IPRC Cricket Grounds in Kigali, showcasing the country’s commitment to promoting cricket at the youth level.

The tournament will feature eight teams that have been organized into two groups. Group A consists of Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, and Uganda, while Group B includes Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, adding an element of competition and excitement to the event.

In preparation for the World Cup, fourteen teams have already secured their places, including the ten full-member nations that participated in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 held in South Africa.

These teams are Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. This regional qualifier serves as a crucial pathway for emerging cricketing nations to compete on the global stage.

The U19 World Cup Qualifier is set to deliver an exciting and decisive conclusion for the final qualification spot. Let's have a look at the schedule and squads for the tournament.


ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier 2025: Full Schedule & Match Timings (All times in IST)

Sunday, September 22

Match 1 - Kenya vs Rwanda, Gahanga 2, 9:30 AM

Match 2 - Malawi vs Zimbabwe, IPRC, 9:30 AM

Match 3 - Namibia vs Uganda, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM

Match 4 - Tanzania vs Nigeria, IPRC, 1:50 PM

Monday, September 23

Match 5 - Tanzania vs Malawi, Gahanga 2, 9:30 AM

Match 6 - Uganda vs Kenya, IPRC, 9:30 AM

Match 7 - Nigeria vs Zimbabwe, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM

Match 8 - Rwanda vs Namibia, IPRC, 1:50 PM

Tuesday, September 24

Rest Day

Wednesday, September 25

Match 9 - Nigeria vs Malawi, Gahanga 2, 9:30 AM

Match 10 - Kenya vs Namibia, IPRC, 9:30 AM

Match 11 - Zimbabwe vs Tanzania, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM

Match 12 - Rwanda vs Uganda, IPRC, 1:50 PM

Thursday, September 26

Match 13 - 5th vs 6th Place, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM

Match 14 - 7th vs 8th Place, IPRC, 1:50 PM

Friday, September 27

Rest Day

Saturday, September 28

Match 15 - Semi-Final 1, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM

Match 16 - Semi-Final 2, IPRC, 1:50 PM

Sunday, September 29

Match 17 - 3rd Place, Gahanga 2, 9:30 AM

Match 18 - Final, Gahanga 2, 1:50 PM


ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier 2025: Full Squads

Rwanda

Shakila Niyomuhoza (Captain), Fanny Utagushimaninde, Liliane Ufitinema, Rosette Shimwamana, Sandrine Izabayo, Chanceline Umutoni, Grace Mugwaneza, Uwase Niyorukundo, Sonia Umuringa, Devota Uwizeye, Anifa Mukamusoni, Ruth Uwimana, Nadine Nzayituriki, Nasira Umukundwa.


Zimbabwe

Kelis T. Ndhlovu (Captain), Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Passionate Munorwei, Kudzai K. Chigora, Buhlebenkosi Maposa, Chipo Moyo, Olinder Chare, Melinda Kachingwe, Beloved Biza, Diveniah Ndhlalambi, Valour Tawananyasha, Nokutenda Makanhiwa.


Tanzania

Jenipher G. Kimari (Captain), Agnes Joseph Qwele, Athumani M. Mwanaidi, Saumu Deo Hussein, Rebeka M. Ezekiel, Lightness E. Elisha, Maria L. Massawe, Joan J. Elisha, Adolphina J. Sylvester, Englind G. Omurama, Josephine U. Shirima, Farid A. Kinyumbi, Rahima Y. Kibwana, ZakiaAlly Bewe.


Uganda

Jimia A. Muhamed (Captian), Malisa Ariokot, Lona Anyaita, Patricia Fiona Timong, Mischelle Ariago, Immaculate Nandera, Asumin Akurut, Jane Naume Amongin, Barbra Nanyanzi, Agnes Nakakande, Shadia G. Nabulime, Rashidah Tikabula, Irene Mutonyi, Mary Patricia Apolot.


Nigeria

Piety E. Lucky (Captain), Peculiar E. Agboya, Shola J. Adekunle, Christabel Nmesoma, Peace Usen, Lilian M. Ude, Naomi O. Memeh, Victory O.Igbinedion, Anointed O. Akhigbe, Kehinde M. Amusa, Omosigho P. Eguakun, Inyene Ubong, Deborah Bassey, Beauty Ehimen Oguai.


Namibia

Engela E. Van Der Merwe (Captain), Alice Cleopatra E.K, Keira Lesch, Keira Schoeman, Sela Tuuva Shiimi, , Thomas S. Namutenya, Veronika P. Tobias, Rianie Esterhuyzen, Monique Laas, Sonja Jane Siepker, Mekelaye N. Mwatile, Hileni Panduleni David, Leigh-Marie Visser, Unombuiro K. Kaanjosa.


Malawi

Ketrina M. Chingaipe (Captain), Alinafe Alfonso, Febbe Malefula, Lucy Malino, Angela Lumbe, Mercy Kudimba, Lucy Bigula, Euless Chilarile, Sophina Chinawa, Faith Khofi, Christina Bwanali, Frolance Nkhoma, Evah Kabwere, Esther Richard.


Kenya

Melvin Khagoitsa (Captain), Janet Nthenya, Zainabu Hamisi, Kreeshna Mehta, Roshele Atamba, Nezarine Oluoch, Awe Wambua, Tania Atieno, Mary Atieno, Stella Rodgers, Ayaana Gupta, Marion Jacinta Agoi, Rael Kaibunga, Miriam Idagiza.

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