ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A set to thrill in Tanzania

Media release

• Six teams will compete in Dar es Salaam from 20 to 26 September, with the top two teams progressing to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final
• Follow all the action on the tournament page

Tanzania is set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A from 20th to 26th September 2024. This tournament will see six nations — Cameroon, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, and Tanzania — battle it out in a league format, with each team playing against the others once. The top two teams at the end of the group stage will qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, part of the qualification process for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam, is ready to welcome the teams and officials for this exciting week of cricket.

Tanzania Cricket Association Chairman, Dr. B.S.Sreekumar said,

"I am excited and honoured as we gear up to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A Tournament from 20th to 26th Sept. 2024. I am immensely thankful to the ICC for considering Tanzania worthy of conducting this tournament once again, after the successful hosting of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 last month.

“We welcome the participating teams, ICC officials, umpires, scorers, and guests to our beautiful city, Dar es Salaam, which means ‘haven of peace’. Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) is doing everything possible to nurture talent and provide an excellent platform for cricketers from all over Tanzania.

“I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports, and the National Sports Council for their constant support. I hope the tournament will be played in the true spirit of the game, and no team will leave without creating fond memories of this great country.”

Squads:

• Cameroon:
  Faustin Mpegna Junior (captain), Julien Bienvenue Abega, Idriss Tchakou, Bruno Nseke Toube, Abdoulaye Nono Aminou, Brian Loic Dipita, Innocent Alain Nseke Toube, Roger Duplex Atangana Awono, Alexis Raoul Balla, Veron Fortune Bomnyuy, Epok Ndongo Marvin Dimitri, Sun Yat Sen Assegon, Honestly Kinga, Junior Dieudonne Alembe
• Ghana:
  Obed Harvey (Captain), Lee Nyarko, Elisha Frimpong, Samson Kwasi Awe Awiah, Godfred Bakiweyem, Kofi Bagabena, Richmond Baaleri, Alex Osei, Philip Yevugah, Peter Ananya, Vincent Ateak, Aqeel Syed Israr, Sualley Aziz, Frank Baaleri
• Lesotho:
  Mohammad Maaz Khan (Captain), Chachole Frank Tlali, Ts'Episo David Chaoana, Lebona Justice Leokaoke, Lefulere Monanthane, Jayant Vijayakumar, Mohleki Elias Leoela, Molai Joseph Matsau, Waseem Yaqoob, Sajid Yakub Patel, Bahlakoana Mejaro, Hussain Omar, Mpiti Gabriel Lerotholi, Thabiso John Ramphoma
• Malawi:
  Moazzam Ali Baig (Captain), Bright Balala, Phillip Zuze, Suhail Zahid Vayani, Aaftab Saheedbhai Limdawala, Blessings Madalitso Pondani, Chisomo Chete, Daniel Jakiel, Donnex Kansonkho, Gershom Masimba Ntambalika, Gift Kansonkho, Kelvin Thuchila, Mike Chaomba, Sami Mohammad Sohail
• Mali:
  Yacouba Konate (Captain), Lamissa Sanogo, Check Amala Keita, Moustapha Diakite, Amadou Daouda Fofana, Mohamed Fadiga, Mahamadou Malle, Sanze Kamate, Lassina Berthe, Theodore Mody Macalou, Amara Nimaga, Dramane Berthe, Zakaria Makadji, Mohamed Coulibaly
• Tanzania:
  Abhik Patwa (Captain), Kassim Chete, Mohamed Kitunda, Harsheed Chohan, Ally Kimote, Sanjay Kumar Thakor, Akhil Anil, Amal P Rajeevan, Johnson Nyambo, Zafar Khan, Laksh Bakrania, Jumanne Mussa, Khalidy Juma, Mohamed Sefu

Match Schedule:

• Saturday 21 Sep 2024
  9:30 am - Lesotho vs Malawi at Dar Gymkhana Ground
  1:50 pm - Cameroon vs Ghana at Dar Gymkhana Ground
  1:50 pm - Tanzania vs Mali at UDSM

• Sunday 22 Sep 2024
  9:30 am - Cameroon vs Mali at Dar Gymkhana Ground
  9:30 am - Ghana vs Malawi at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Lesotho vs Tanzania at Dar Gymkhana Ground

• Monday 23rd Sep 2024
  REST DAY

• Tuesday 24th Sep 2024
  9:30 am - Ghana vs Lesotho at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Malawi vs Mali at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Cameroon vs Tanzania at Dar Gymkhana Ground

• Wednesday 25th Sep 2024
  9:30 am - Ghana vs Tanzania at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Cameroon vs Malawi at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Lesotho vs Mali at Dar Gymkhana Ground

• Thursday 26th Sep 2024
  9:30 am - Ghana vs Mali at Dar Gymkhana Ground
  9:30 am - Cameroon vs Lesotho at UDSM
  1:50 pm - Tanzania vs Malawi at Dar Gymkhana Ground

Tournament Format:

The tournament will be played on a league basis, where each team will face every other team once. The top two teams at the end of the group stage will qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025, which is part of the qualification pathway for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Follow the Action:

Fans can follow the tournament’s progress through this link or on the following social media platforms:

• Instagram: @crickettanzania
• Facebook: Tanzania Cricket Association
• Twitter: @tanzaniacricket