All you need to know about Kwibuka Women’s 2023 | Squad, Schedule, Live Streaming

First played in 2014 in remembrance of the victims of the 1994 genocide, the Kwibuka Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament is scheduled to have its 9th edition from the 10th to the 17th of June, 2023 in Rwanda. From format and squads to schedule and broadcast, below is all you need to know about the upcoming edition of the T20 tournament.

The tournament will feature the host nation Rwanda, along with national teams from four-time champions Kenya, two-time champions Uganda, Botswana, and Nigeria. However, defending champions Tanzania, who won the title in the eighth edition, will not be competing for the title defense.

Format:

The tournament will feature a double round-robin format, with each team set to play against all the others twice in the league games. In the Final, the top-seeded team will face off against the winner of the 3rd place playoff game.

Squads:

Rwanda Women’s Cricket Team

Marie Bimenyimana (C), Sifa Ingabire, Alice Ikuzwe, Rosine Irera, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette Ishimwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Belise Murekatete, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Clarisse Uwase, Geovanis Uwase (WK), Merveille Uwase (WK), Sarah Uwera (WK), Margueritte Vumiliya

Uganda Women’s Cricket Team

Concy Aweko (C), Prosscovia Alako, Irene Alumo, Lona Anyait, Evelyn Anyipo, Malisa Ariokot, Kevin Awino (WK), Mohammed Jimia, Phiona Kulume, Patricia Malemikia, Janet Mbabazi, Rita Musamali, Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephani Nampiina

Botswana Women’s Cricket Team

Laura Mophakedi (C/WK), Mercy Dipogiso (WK), Onneile Keitsemang, Oratile Kgeresi, Pako Mapotsane, Goabilwe Matome, Thapelo Modise, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Shameelah Mosweu, Tebogo Motlhabaphuti, Merapelo Phiase, Florence Samanyika, Goitseone Setshwane, Tuelo Shadrack

Kenya Women’s Cricket Team

Esther Wachira (C), Melvin Khagoitsa (VC), Queentor Abel, Judith Ajiambo, Lavendah Idambo, Marion Juma, Charity Muthoni (WK), Mary Mwangi, Lynz Nabwire, Monicah Ndhambi, Flavia Odhiambo, Kelvia Ogola, Venasa Ooko, Ann Wanjira

Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team

Blessing Etim (C), Favour Eseigbe (VC), Rukayat Abdulrasak, Adeshola Adekunle, Peculiar Agboya, Omonye Asika, Sarah Etim (WK), Abigail Igbobie (WK), Agatha Obulor, Oseyende Omonkhobio, Lucky Piety, Rachael Samson, Esther Sandy, Salome Sunday

Schedule: Kwibuka Women’s 2023