The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has officially announced its squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers set to take place from October 20-30 in Kigali, Rwanda. The tournament offers a pivotal opportunity, with the top team earning the sole African spot for the 2025 World Cup in Malaysia.

Yusuf Nanga, head coach of the Uganda U19 team, expressed confidence in the squad’s preparations, emphasizing their readiness to compete. “The team has prepared very well, and we have had sufficient time to prepare the girls to become champions. We expect stiff competition from all the teams, but as long as we do what we have to do well,” he stated.

Captain Jimia Mohammad echoed Nanga’s sentiments, revealing the team’s determination to succeed after finishing fourth in the 2022 qualifiers in Botswana. “It is our wish that we qualify for the World Cup, and we shall work hard to make sure we achieve that,” she affirmed.

Uganda’s U19 team, which includes several players from the senior squad, will kick off their Group A campaign against Namibia on September 22, followed by matches against Kenya and the host nation on September 23 and 25, respectively. Group B features Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Malawi, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.