Uganda names squad for four-nation Victoria series tournament

Edwin Kiplagat, Marabou News Agency

Cricket Uganda has named a 14-player main squad alongside two reserves for the upcoming 2026 Victoria women’s series tournament, which kicks off on November 6, 2026.

The four-nation tournament, running until November 14, will be played at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda.

Hosts and defending champions Uganda will welcome Rwanda, Namibia, and the United States. African teams will use the competition to prepare for the 2027 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier finals.

The standout selection is Australian-based 23-year-old right-handed batting all-rounder Kampi Nainhabo, who is in line to make her international debut. Captain Janet Mbabazi will lead the full 14-player squad.

“It’s an opportunity for us to assess ourselves, know exactly where we are. The teams are good; it gives us the opportunity for the next year, which is big for us,” said Victoria Pearls coach Deus Muhumuza.

“Still, it is a ranking tournament points; we look to take the opportunity and collect as much as we can but most importantly, we will follow our process and make sure team plans are followed, and it gives us the best assessment after each game.”

Speaking on her call-up, debutant Kampi Nainhabo shared her excitement.

“I am extremely excited to have been selected to be part of the team. I think it is an amazing opportunity. My dad played for the Ugandan men’s team when he lived here, and it feels like such a privilege and an honour to be following in his footsteps as well,” said Kampi Nainhabo.

The hosts will kick off their tournament against Namibia on November 6, followed by the USA taking on Rwanda in the afternoon of the same day.

Teams will compete in a round-robin format through November 12, taking rest days on November 9 and 13, before closing with the third-place playoff and final on November 14.

Marabou News Agency

Editor: George Mutero

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