The Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) is gearing up to host the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2028 Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Kigali from August 9 to 15, 2026.
The six-nation tournament will feature host nation Rwanda, along with Uganda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. The top three teams at the end of the competition will advance to next year’s Regional Final that will ultimately determine Africa’s final representative at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2028.
All teams will play against each other in a single round-robin group stage format, with matches played at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (both the Main Oval & B Oval grounds) and the RP-Kigali Oval.
”It is an absolute honour for Rwanda to once again be chosen by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host an international tournament of this calibre. Welcoming our African brothers from Uganda, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Ghana to Kigali reflects our growing status as a premier sports destination in the region,” said Stephen Musaale, RCA president.
“For our young national team, playing on home soil surrounded by passionate Rwandan fans is an incredible opportunity. We have put every measure in place to ensure a seamless, high-standard tournament experience for players, officials, and supporters alike. On behalf of the Rwanda Cricket Association, I extend a warm welcome to all participating nations and wish every team the very best of luck,” he added.
The top three teams at the end of the tournament will join Namibia, Kenya and Tanzania in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier in 2027, having already qualified from their section of Division 2.
The fixtures (all matches start at 09:30 CAT):
Sunday, August 9: Rwanda vs Mozambique (Gahanga Main Oval), Nigeria vs Uganda (Gahanga B Oval), Ghana vs Sierra Leone (RP- Kigali Oval).
Monday, August 10: Nigeria vs Ghana (Gahanga Main Oval), Uganda vs Mozambique (Gahanga B Oval), Rwanda vs Sierra Leone (RP-Kigali Oval).
Wednesday, August 12: Nigeria vs Rwanda (Gahanga Main Oval), Mozambique vs Sierra Leone (Gahanga B Oval), Uganda vs Ghana (RP-Kigali Oval).
Thursday, August 13: Sierra Leone vs Uganda (Gahanga Main Oval), Rwanda vs Ghana (Gahanga B Oval), Mozambique vs Nigeria (RP-Kigali Oval).
Saturday, August 15: Rwanda vs Uganda (Gahanga Main Oval), Sierra Leone vs Nigeria (Gahanga B Oval), Ghana vs Mozambique (RP-Kigali Oval).
Full squads:
Ghana: Lee Nyarko (captain), Derrick Ateak, Aariz Sood, David Ateak, Danzibel Livingstone Darko, Stanley Carson, Jacob Ayolehene, Kelvin Chaanotey Tetteh, Prince Ago Adotei, Isaac Cudjoe, Yellison Elisha Frimpong, Ebenezer Ahakutor, Numas Nyame, Cephas Annoh
Mozambique: Charles Manuel Mbebe (captain), Quelido Anselmo Uqueio, Emerson Rita Ndzeute, Manuel Eduardo Mbebe JR, Aulino Armando Banze, Cristiano Jose Sithoe, Carlos Sergio Massingue, Elidio Andre Mahotas, Serafim Carlos Manhica, Germano Sergio Chilaule, Rodrigues Rui Mangue, Fabiao Alberto Novela, Jorge Alcinda Bahule, Jose Julio Manjate, Belton Samuel Chaisso, Antonio Sergio Navingo, Cayiki Geraldo Mungomezulo, Muhamad Araujo Tomane
Nigeria: Ali Rahmon (captain), Hossana Omonkhobhio, Okasha Isiyaku, Abdullahi Ismail, Keneth Boniface, Emmanuel Oladejo, Andrew Abah, Precious Ayeni, Daniel Ayodele, Bright Nyong, Folajimi Owolabi, Pelumi Orimolade, Princewill Chigozie
Rwanda: Jasper Nziza Karoro (captain), Cedric Cyuzuzo, Patrick Iradukunda, Jules Mugisha, Onesme Kwizera, Fabrice Kwizera, David Rukundo, Samuel Irakoze, Elise Gihozo, Eric Hagenimana, Jean Paul Rukundo, Samuel Ndayishimiye, Gilbert Tangishaka, Bruce Izere Mugisha
Sierra Leone: Charles Kamara (captain), Alfred Ndanema, Kewulay Koroma, Josephus Rowe, John Lamin, Sahr Lebbie, Aliya Kamara, Nyakesh John Bull, Michael Kabia, Ibrahim K. Bangura, Alhaji Marrah, Dennis James, Peter Marrah, David Lassayo
Uganda**:** Samuel Ahaisibwe (captain), Devanshakumar Ritesh Patel, Abraiz Mir Ali, Eric Luyuyo Mukisa, Richard Sohera, Robert Owilli, Larry Elton Itaagi, Ronald Rubangakene, Jackson Asiku, Daniel Rubangakene, Kenneth Isiiko, Adam Kassim, Felix Ocan, Hamid Munigwa
