Eight days may define the careers of Africa’s next big stars when they embark on their much-awaited campaign in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier.
Six nations are set to pit their wits against each other from 23rd to 30th July at two venues; the iconic Dar Gymkhana Club Ground and the University of Dar-es Salaam (UDSM), with the former hosting eight matches and the latter seven.
Kenya, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, who progressed in that respective order from the Division Two Qualifier held in Abuja in 2022, will fancy their chances against highly ranked Uganda, Namibia and host nation Tanzania in what promises to be the most evenly contested U19 Africa Qualifier in years!
Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) have worked their socks off to ensure the facilities are up to scratch for the event.
“We are excited and feel honoured to host an event of such magnitude for the next generation of cricketers,” said Hamisi Abdallah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TCA, who is also the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairman.
“Our facilities are in good shape and the other logistics are going on well off the field. The preparations are in the final stages. We are hopefully going to deliver a quality tournament.”
Abdallah added; “We look forward to an exciting event as we get to showcase what Tanzania has to offer”
