From March 20 to 27, 2026, the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos transforms into a battleground of ambition and skill as five dynamic teams, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa Under-19, clash in the inaugural Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament.
This high-stakes quadrennial showcase promises explosive T20I action, blending regional rivals with emerging talents, culminating in a thrilling 3rd place play-off and grand final on March 27. As Africa’s women cricketers seize the spotlight, expect underdog grit, prodigious sixes, and pivotal breakthroughs that could redefine the continent’s T20I landscape.
Tournament Format:
The tournament will be played in the T20I format. Each team will face each other once in the tournament.
Squads:
Ghana
Abigail Amuzu, Elizabeth Annor, Ellen Asante, Ernestina Sagoe, Esther Bakiweyem, Grace Essoun, Grace Quaicoe, Ivy Yeboah, Jacqueline Kokam, Joycelyn Ahama, Kate Awuah, Miriam Eshun, Rashidatu Salia, Rebecca Adotei
Nigeria
Anointed Akhigbe Christabel Chukwuonye, Esther Sandy, Favour Effiong, Henrietta Mbam, Kehne Amusa, Lilian Ude, Peace Usen, Piety Lucky (C), Queen Joseph, Saloma Sunday, Sarah Etim, Shola Adekunle, Victory Igbinedion, Omosigho Eguakun
Rwanda
Alice Ikuzwe, Belise Murekatete, Fanny Utagushimaninde, Flora Irakoze, Geovanis Uwase, Rosette Shimwamana, Rosine Irera, Sylivie Usabyimana, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette T. Ishimwe, Marie Diane Bimenyimana (C), Merveille Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza
Sierra Leone
T.B.C.
South Africa Under-19
Ashley Barnard, Daneli Boshoff, Jezé Campher, Jae-Leigh Filander, Bruzaan Goosen, Miya Lalor, Siphokuhle Masilela, Ziya Mohanlall, Kananelo Mokoena, Shelfa Mukhari, Rethabile Nthoba, Mieke van Voorst, Ashleigh van Wyk, Chanel Venter, Cayleigh Wanckel
Schedule:
| Date | Match | Local Time (WAT) |
| Fri, 20 Mar | Ghana vs Rwanda | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 20 Mar | Nigeria vs Zimbabwe U19 | 2:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 Mar | Ghana vs South Africa U19 | 10:00 AM |
| Sat, 21 Mar | Rwanda vs Zimbabwe U19 | 2:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 Mar | Nigeria vs Ghana | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 22 Mar | Rwanda vs South Africa U19 | 2:00 PM |
| Tue, 24 Mar | South Africa U19 vs Zimbabwe U19 | 10:00 AM |
| Tue, 24 Mar | Nigeria vs Rwanda | 2:00 PM |
| Wed, 25 Mar | Nigeria vs South Africa U19 | 10:00 AM |
| Wed, 25 Mar | Ghana vs Zimbabwe U19 | 2:00 PM |
| Fri, 27 Mar | 3rd Place Play-off TBA vs TBA | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 27 Mar | Final: TBA vs TBA | 2:00 PM |
Streaming and Broadcasting Details:
Check out the Nigeria Cricket Federation’s official social media handles for updates. The fans can also follow the live action from the tournament on Fancode. While Espn Cricinfo and Cricbuzz will also be providing scorecard updates for the tournament.
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