31 May 2023 | Cricket

• Tournament: Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament
• Dates: June 8th -18th
• Venue: Kigali, Rwanda

The Victoria Pearls Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament bound team has been named by Uganda Cricket Association. The 9th Edition of the annual Kwibuka Peace Tournament will be happening in Kigali from June 8th – 18th. Uganda has won the tournament twice and will be making its sixth appearance at the tournament, alongside hosts Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria and Botswana. The late withdrawal of Namibia and Tanzania leaves Uganda as the highest-ranked team in the tournament. Coach Lawrence Ssematimba's charges have won back-to-back tournaments after winning the Victoria Series at home and the Capricorn Eagles Quadrangular Series. A squad of 14 players named today will be led by Consy Aweko with three players making way for three youngsters from the U-19 team. Esther Iloku, Sarah Akiteng and Gloria Obukor are the players who make way for Lorna Anyait, Marisa Ariokot and Jimia Mohammad. While Jimia Mohammad made her debut last year, Lorna Anyait and Marisa Ariokot will be making their full senior debuts. The tournament will have T20I status therefore there are ranking points available for the teams to earn. Uganda last won the Kwibuka tournament in 2016. The Final 14: Consy Aweko (Captain), Janet Mbabazi, Phiona Khulume, Kevin Awino, Irene Alumo, Proscovia Alako, Patricia Malemikia, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Stephanie Nampiina, Evelyn Anyipo, Rita Musamali, Malisa Ariokot, Lorna Anyait, Jimia Mohammad.

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