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Amidst the gentle breeze and rhythmic ocean waves at the picturesque jetty of White Sands Hotel, the captains of all participating teams had their moment with the coveted trophy.
This photoshoot beautifully captured the anticipation and excitement of the upcoming ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier.
With the trophy gleaming under the sun and the captains exuding confidence, the scene was a perfect blend of tranquility and competitive spirit.
Each captain stood proudly, symbolizing their team’s aspirations for the tournament.
The participating captains include:
Gafar Kareem (Nigeria)
Jack Daniels (Botswana)
Philip Zuze (Malawi)
Confrance Rukundo (Rwanda)
Lee Nyarko (Ghana)
Antonio Laice (Mozambique)
Laksh Snehal (Tanzania)
Raymond Coker (Sierra Leone)
For full squads
ICC mens U19 cricket world cup Africa qualifier division 2 key Insights and team squads
Eight teams will compete in Dar es Salaam, with three advancing to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier in 2025.
Sixteen matches are scheduled across two venues over eight days, beginning on August 2.
The journey to the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka continues with this tournament, held in Tanzania from August 2-11.
Matches will take place at the DAR Gymkhana and the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).
Teams from Botswana, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone will compete for three spots in the next qualification round.
Tanzania Cricket Association Chairman, Dr. B.S. Sreekumar, expressed his excitement and gratitude:
“We are honored to host the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier.
Our thanks to the ICC for entrusting Tanzania with this prestigious event.”
Dr. Sreekumar highlighted the support of the Ministry of Sports, the National Sports Council, and the dedication of the TCA board members and staff.
He noted the growing popularity of cricket in Tanzania and the emerging talent from all corners of the country.
This tournament, he said, will further raise public awareness and interest in the sport. He also emphasized the importance of playing in the true spirit of cricket, ensuring the sport itself emerges as the ultimate winner.
“We welcome all participants to Dar es Salaam, a city known as the ‘haven of peace.’ We hope this event will leave lasting memories for everyone involved,”
Dr. Sreekumar added.
Fans can follow the tournament’s progress and updates at www.cricclubs.com/tanzania.
Match schedule:
Friday, 2 August:
Tanzania vs Nigeria at Dar Gymkhana
Ghana vs Mozambique at UDSM
Saturday, 3 August:
Sierra Leone vs Rwanda at Dar Gymkhana
Botswana vs Malawi at UDSM
Sunday, 4 August:
Nigeria vs Mozambique at Dar Gymkhana
Ghana vs Tanzania at UDSM
Monday, 5 August:
Malawi vs Sierra Leone at Dar Gymkhana
Rwanda vs Botswana at UDSM
Tuesday, 6 August:
Tanzania vs Mozambique at Dar Gymkhana
Nigeria vs Ghana at UDSM
Wednesday, 7 August:
Botswana vs Sierra Leone at Dar Gymkhana
Rwanda vs Malawi at UDSM
Thursday, 8 August:
Rest day
Friday, 9 August:
Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B at Dar Gymkhana
Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A at UDSM
Saturday, 10 August:
Rest Day
Sunday, 11 August:
Final at Dar Gymkhana
Third place play-off at UDSM
