As Tanzania’s women’s cricket team prepares for one of the year’s most significant tasks—the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier—the stage is prepared. Seventeen representatives, including 14 players and three members of support staff, will fly the Tanzanian flag high in Windhoek, Namibia, from August 31 to September 6, 2025. With pride, passion, and purpose driving them, this group is determined to make history and continue building the nation’s growing reputation in women’s cricket.
Over the past few years, Tanzania has emerged as one of the rising forces in African women’s cricket. Consistent performances in regional tournaments and an increasingly strong domestic structure have created a platform for success on the continental stage. Entering the qualifiers, the squad brings a blend of experience and youthful energy—qualities that will be key to competing against Africa’s strongest contenders such as Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Leading the challenge will be senior figures like Fatuma Omary Kibasu, whose attacking batting has been a cornerstone of Tanzania’s recent campaigns. Known for her composure under pressure and ability to anchor innings, Kibasu will be relied upon to lead by example. Alongside her, Agnes Joseph Qwele and Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro bring valuable skills and tactical awareness, offering balance to the Tanzanian lineup.
Another exciting aspect of this squad is the wealth of youthful talent ready to prove themselves on the international stage. Players such as Nasra Hamza Mohamedi and Shufaa Hamza Mohamedi embody the energy and enthusiasm of the new generation. Their inclusion highlights the country’s efforts to nurture grassroots talent and give young cricketers opportunities at the highest level. This blend of promise and proven ability could be Tanzania’s trump card in Namibia.
The qualifiers in Windhoek are no easy task. Tanzania is aware of the difficulty that lies ahead, as only the best will advance to the international stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Yet, beyond the statistics and the opposition, this is a story of determination, ambition, and national pride. Every player chosen represents not only her own dreams but the hopes of countless young girls in Tanzania who aspire to embrace cricket as a pathway to excellence.
Tanzania enters this tournament not solely as participants, but as genuine competitors hungry to make their mark. With every game in Namibia, they carry the aspirations of a nation eager to see women’s cricket climb new heights. A successful campaign here wouldn’t just be about reaching the next stage—it would also cement Tanzania’s position as one of Africa’s most determined cricketing nations.
As the group prepares for their opening fixture in Windhoek, the message from the squad remains clear: they are ready to give their all. Tanzanian fans back home and across the continent will no doubt rally behind the team, hoping this chapter becomes a memorable milestone in the nation’s cricketing journey. From the first ball to the last, the squad is set on leaving everything on the field.
Tanzania Women’s Squad for Africa Qualifier 2025:
Agnes Joseph Qwele, Fatuma Omary Kibasu, Hudaa Mrisho Omary, Jenipher Gabriel Kimaro, Mwanamvua Hamis Ushanga, Nasra Hamza Mohamedi, Nasra Nassoro Saidi, Neema Justine Pius, Perice Zakayo Kamunya, Saum Godfrey Mtae, Saumu Azizi Borakambi, Sheila Shamte Kizito, Shufaa Hamza Mohamedi, Sophia Frank Jerome
