Cricket Uganda unveils Child Victoria Pearls squad for U19 World Cup Qualfiers
David GOMBE
Cricket Uganda has formally introduced the ultimate travelling squad for the ICC U19 Ladies’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier slated for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The high-stakes continental championship will see eight elite nations battle via a rigorous pool part and knockout rounds for a single, coveted ticket to the 2027 ICC U-19 Ladies’s T20 World Cup to be hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal.
Uganda’s Child Victoria Pearls head into the event on the again of an intensive residential camp in Kololo beneath head coach Brian Masaba and assistant coach Ivan Kakande.
The technical crew has centered on tactical execution, middle-overs administration and high-intensity match health to arrange the aspect for event cricket.
The squad shall be anchored by 2026 Excessive Efficiency Cup Sequence MVP Sarah Tino and main wicket-taker Asha Mukite, who’re anticipated to steer the crew in high-pressure eventualities.
Event Teams:
Group A: Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi
Group B: Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda
Uganda is in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Nigeria and Malawi.
Uganda Fixtures (Group A):
•Aug 30:Nigeria vs Uganda – 9:30 AM
•Aug 31:Tanzania vs Uganda – 2:00 PM
•Sep 02:Uganda vs Malawi – 9:30 AM
*Knockouts: Semi-finals on September 3, with the ultimate and play-offs on September 5. Solely the event champion qualifies for the World Cup.
BABY VICTORIA PEARLS SQUAD:
1. Jimia Abdallah Mohamed (Captain), 2. Shadiah Gilingish Nabulime, 3. Rashidah Tikabula, 4. Sarah Tino, 5. Mischelle Ariago, 6. Irene Mutonyi, 7. Mary Namiiro, 8. Elizabeth Acheng, 9. Asha Mukite, 10. Sheirah Namagoba, 11. Mariam Biribawa, 12. Blessing Noeline Apio, 13. Joan Ilora, 14. Devine Gabriella Nyamer
Reserves: Hasfa Naula, Sonia Nampeera
Brian Masaba, Head Coach:
“The camp has been superb to this point. We’ve seen lots of enchancment during the last couple of days since we began, and we’re very pleased with the place the ladies are in the meanwhile. For us as a crew, we want to have the ability to perceive that cricket video games are received on the day. It’s not about names or gamers; it’s about who reveals up on the day.”
Jimia Mohammed, Captain:
“Our preparations have been intensive, and the group has put in an unbelievable quantity of labor to get our health, fielding, and tactical execution to the required degree. We all know what’s at stake with just one spot out there for the World Cup, and each single participant understands the duty of carrying the nationwide colors. We’re heading to Tanzania with a transparent mindset: to take it one recreation at a time, execute our plans fearlessly, and go away every part on the sphere.”
