As the first ball is set to be bowled in Kigali, the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 stands as much more than a celebration of cricketing prowess, it’s a deeply significant commemoration of resilience, unity, and hope. Since its inception in 2014 as a tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, the Kwibuka Cup has become a cornerstone event, blending the power of sport with a poignant message of remembrance and peace.
From its modest beginnings as a bilateral contest between Rwanda and Uganda, the tournament has blossomed into a vibrant, internationally recognised competition that now welcomes nine diverse teams: Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Brazil, Malawi, and Zimbabwe A. The 2025 edition is set to showcase a dynamic mix of established cricketing talent and inspirational newcomers, reflecting the rapid growth of women’s cricket, not just across Africa, but reaching as far as South America.
Past editions have been rich in drama, records, and milestones. From Mali’s record-breaking low totals to Uganda’s world-record score (314/2) against Mali, and from Tanzania’s triumphant debut to Rwanda’s emotional home win in 2023, the Kwibuka T20 has continually made history while fostering new rivalries and friendships. Uganda’s narrow victory over Zimbabwe A in the 2024 final only added to the tournament’s legacy of close contests and passionate play.
Format:
The tournament will be played in the single round-robin format, which means that each team will face the other participating teams in the competition once. The top four teams at the end of the league stages will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled on 13th June 2025. The winners will progress to the final on 14th June, while the losing team will face each other in the third-place playoff.
Squads:
Uganda
Janet Mbabazi (C), Esther Iloku, Kevin Awino, Ritah Musamali (VC), Immaculate Nakisuuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Sarah Walaza, Consy Aweko, Sarah Akiteng, Kevin Amuge, Phiona Kulume, Teddy Oyella, Sarah Tino
Brazil
Carolina Nascimento (C), Laura Cardoso (vc), Roberta Moretti Avery, Laura Agatha, Marianne Artur, Mayara dos Santos (wk), Lara Moisés, Evelyn Muller, Nicole Monteiro, Maria Ribeiro, Giulia Ribeiro, Ana Sabino, Maria Silva, Lindsay Vilas Boas
Cameroon
Akago Eliane, Brenda Waluma, Cathy Mbelel, Elsa Garcia Souna, Marguerite Bessala, Bernadette Mbida, Jeanne Ngono, Olive Ranedoumoun, Madaleine Sissako, Michelle Ekani, Clemence Manidom, Edwige Guehoada, Maeva Douma, Sonita Akenji
Malawi
Alinafe Alfonso, Euless Chilarile, Febbe Malefula, Sophina Chinawa, Triphonia Luka, Esther Richard, Lidia Dimba, Sugeni Kananji, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Praise Maziya, Christina Bwanali, Eva Kabwere, Ketrina Chingaipe, Lucy Malino
Nigeria
Favour Eseigbe (C), Abigail Igbobie (vc, wk), Rukayat Abdulrasak, Adeshola Adekunle, Annointed Akhigbe, Muhibat Amusa, Christabel Chukwuonye, Omosigho Eguakun, Sarah Etim (wk), Usen Peace, Rachael Samson, Esther Sandy, Salome Sunday, and Lillian Udeh
Rwanda
Marie Bimenyimana, Alice Ikuzwe, Georgette Ingabire, Rosine Irera, Henriette Ishimwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Belise Murekatete, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Rosette Shimwamana, Clarrisse Umutoniwase, Sylvia Usabyimana, Geovanis Uwase, Merveille Uwase (wk), Sarah Uwera (wk)
Sierra Leone
Fatmata Parkinson, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Jane Newland, Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Isha Bangura, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Alice Fillie, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt
Tanzania
Jenipher Gabriel, Saumu Hussein (wk), Sophia Jerome, Perice Kamunya, Fatuma Kibasu, Sheila Kizito, Linda Massawe, Shufaa Mohamedi, Saum Mtae, Hudaa Omary, Getrude Mushi, Tabu Omary, Neema Pius, Agnes Qwele, Nasra Saidi, Mwanamvua Ushanga
Zimbabwe Emerging XI
Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Christabel Chatonzwa, Cathrine Chitombo, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Nokutenda Makaniwa, Michelle Mavunga, Natasha Mtomba, Passionate Munorwei, Salem Museka, Vimbai Mutingwindu, Kelly Ndiraya, Loryn Phiri, Loreen Tshuma
Schedule:
3rd June 2025: (Tuesday):
Match 1: Rwanda Vs Cameroon – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 2: Nigeria Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 3: Sierra Leone Vs Tanzania – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 4: Brazil Vs Malawi – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST.
4th June 2025: (Wednesday):
Match 5: Rwanda Vs Sierra Leone – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 6: Cameroon Vs Uganda – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 7: Brazil Vs Nigeria – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 8: Malawi Vs Tanzania – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
5th June 2025: (Thursday):
Match 9: Uganda Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 10: Cameroon Vs Sierra Leone – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 11: Rwanda Vs Malawi – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 12: Nigeria Vs Tanzania – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
6th June 2025: (Friday):
Match 13: Brazil Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 14: Sierra Leone Vs Uganda – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 15: Cameroon Vs Malawi – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 16: Rwanda Vs Nigeria – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
7th June 2025: (Saturday):
Match: 17: Brazil Vs Uganda – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 18: Malawi Vs Sierra Leone – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 19: Tanzania Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 20: Cameroon Vs Nigeria – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
8th June 2025: (Sunday):
Match 21: Malawi Vs Uganda – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 22: Brazil Vs Tanzania – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 23: Nigeria Vs Sierra Leone – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 24: Rwanda Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
10th June 2025: (Tuesday):
Match 25: Tanzania Vs Uganda – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 26: Malawi Vs Nigeria – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 27: Cameroon Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 28: Rwanda Vs Brazil – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
11th June 2025: (Wednesday):
Match 29: Nigeria Vs Uganda – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 30: Rwanda Vs Tanzania – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 31: Brazil Vs Cameroon – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 32: Sierra Leone Vs Zimbabwe – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
12th June 2025: (Thursday):
Match 33: Cameroon Vs Tanzania – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Match 34: Rwanda Vs Uganda – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
Match 35: Malawi Vs Zimbabwe XI – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Match 36: Brazil Vs Sierra Leone – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 5:15 PM IST
13th June 2025: (Friday):
Semi Final 1: TBD Vs TBD – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Semi Final 2: TBD Vs TBD – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1:15 PM IST
14th June 2025: (Saturday):
Third-place Play-off: TBD Vs TBD – Gahanga B Ground, Kigali, 1 PM IST
Final: TBD Vs TBD – Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali, 5 PM IST
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
The upcoming 11th edition of the Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament will be streamed live on the Fancode App and Website. Fans can purchase a tournament pass to enjoy the uninterrupted action as it unfolds in the upcoming tournament.
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