Tikolo names Cricket Cranes Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C in Nigeria

David GOMBE

Cricket Cranes head coach Steve Tikolo has named a 14-man squad for the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C, scheduled for Abuja, Nigeria from October 18 to 25, 2026.

Led by captain Riazat Ali Shah and vice-captain Kenneth Waiswa, the squad combines established national-team performers with gamers searching for to strengthen their place within the facet as Uganda pursue qualification for the Africa Regional Ultimate.

Uganda enter the six-team competitors because the highest-ranked facet among the many collaborating nations. The Cricket Cranes are ranked twenty first globally within the ICC Males’s T20I rankings, forward of Nigeria (fortieth), Zambia (62nd), Mozambique (81st), Lesotho (89th) and The Gambia (ninety fifth).

The highest two groups on the Abuja qualifier will progress to the Africa Regional Ultimate, protecting Uganda’s rapid goal clear: produce constant performances throughout 5 matches and end among the many main two sides.

Assistant coach Jackson Ogwang has emphasised continuity within the choice course of, with current shows serving to information choices and permitting the group to proceed constructing its understanding of each other.

TEAM UGANDA FOR ICC QUALIFIER IN ABUJA

Riazat Ali Shah (Captain), Robinson Obuya, Raghav Dhawan, Gerald Olipa, Sumeet Verma, Kenneth Waiswa (Vice-Captain), Alpesh Ramjani, Pius Oloka, Anas Baig Mirza, Charles Musemeza (Wicketkeeper), Cyrus Kakuru (Wicketkeeper), Juma Miyaji, Joseph Baguma & Enock Kasaija

UGANDA’S FIXTURES IN ABUJA

Tuesday, October 20 – 11:30 AM: Uganda vs Zambia – NCF Oval 1

Wednesday, October 21 – 11:30 AM: Lesotho vs Uganda – NCF Oval 2

Friday, October 23 – 3:50 PM:The Gambia vs Uganda – NCF Oval 2

Saturday, October 24 – 11:30 AM:Uganda vs Mozambique – NCF Oval 2

Sunday, October 25 – 3:50 PM: Nigeria vs Uganda – NCF Oval 1

Notice: All occasions in East Africa Time (EAT). Venue: Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Oval 1 and Oval 2, Moshood Abiola Stadium, Bundle B, Abuja. Qualification format: High two groups advance to the Africa Regional Ultimate.