The 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier is a crucial cricket tournament that serves as part of the pathway for teams to qualify for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. This qualification process is structured in multiple stages to determine the strongest teams from the Africa region.
The initial phase of the qualifier is Division Two, scheduled for July 2025. This stage has eight teams across Africa. These teams will compete in a series of matches to secure the top two spots.
Which African Nations Are Competing in the 2025 Division 2 Stage?
These eight teams will compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier in 2025:
- Eswatini Women
- Sierra Leone Women
- Rwanda Women
- Mozambique Women
- Malawi Women
- Lesotho Women
- Cameroon Women
- Botswana Women
Match Dates, Venues, and Timings for the Division 2 Qualifier in Gaborone
Get the complete schedule of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Qualifier:
| Date | Match | Group | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, Sun | Rwanda Women vs Lesotho Women | Group A | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 20, Sun | Botswana Women vs Eswatini Women | Group B | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 20, Sun | Malawi Women vs Cameroon Women | Group A | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 20, Sun | Mozambique Women vs Sierra Leone Women | Group B | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 21, Mon | Botswana Women vs Mozambique Women | Group B | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 21, Mon | Rwanda Women vs Malawi Women | Group A | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 21, Mon | Cameroon Women vs Lesotho Women | Group A | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 22, Tue | Sierra Leone Women vs Eswatini Women | Group B | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 23, Wed | Malawi Women vs Lesotho Women | Group A | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 23, Wed | Eswatini Women vs Mozambique Women | Group B | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 24, Thu | Rwanda Women vs Cameroon Women | Group A | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 24, Thu | Botswana Women vs Sierra Leone Women | Group B | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 24, Thu | 1st Semi Final | TBC | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 24, Thu | 1st Play-off | TBC | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 24, Thu | 2nd Semi Final | TBC | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 24, Thu | 2nd Play-off | TBC | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 26, Sat | 3rd Place Play-off | TBC | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 26, Sat | 7th Place Play-off | TBC | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 07:30 | 09:30 |
| Jul 26, Sat | 5th Place Play-off | TBC | BCA Oval 2, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
| Jul 26, Sat | Final | TBC | BCA Oval 1, Gaborone | 11:50 | 13:50 |
Complete Player Squad of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier
Eswatini Women’s Squad: Dlamini Owami, Gwebu Lethokuhle, Ntombizini Gwebu, Shabalala Lihle, Tibusiso Dlamini, Mamba Nkosingiphile, Nothando Mabila, Sinotsile Phakatsi, Tenele Malinga, Ntombizodwa Mkhatshwa, Lindokuhle Mamba, Mbali Dlamini, Shabalala Zinle, Simelane Lulama.
Sierra Leone Women’s Squad: Fatmata Parkinson, Hussainatu Sawanneh, Jane Newland, Marie Turay, Aminata Kamara, Ann Kamara, Celina Bull, Emma Kamara, Fatu Conteh, Zainab Kamara, Alice Fillie, Isha Bangura, Linda Bull, Patrica Pratt.
Rwanda Women’s Squad: Clarisse Uwase, Geovanis Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Belise Murekatete, Henriette Ishimwe, Marie Bimenyimana, Georgette Ingabire, Merveille Uwase, Sarah Uwera, Alice Ikuzwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Rosette Shimwamana, Rosine Irera, Sylvia Usabyimana.
Mozambique Women’s Squad: Alda Mangue, Fernanda Arlinda Zavala, Irene Mulhovo, Isabel Nhamitambo, Laura Chipanga, Rosalia Haiong, Abelina Moiane, Amelia Mundundo, Isabel Chuma, Olga Mondlane, Yudney Murrure, Cristina Magaia, Wisley Bucuane, Angelica Salomao, Delerosa Navingo, Josefina Sonia, Leonar Mandhate, Regina Mazumba.
Malawi Women’s Squad: Alinafe Alfonso, Febbe Malefula, Sophina Chinawa, Esther Richard, Lidia Dimba, Praise Maziya, Sugeni Kananji, Tadala Mpandakwaya, Euless Chilarile, Triphonia Luka, Christina Bwanali, Eva Kabwere, Ketrina Chingaipe, Lucy Malino.
Lesotho Women’s Squad: Kananelo Mabitle, Kananelo Molapo, Karabo Mohale, Tshepang Khabo, Domkwezana Mokoatsela, Makopano Mabathoana, Mosa Tsemane, Thato Mahe, Paballo Pheko, Thandi Kobeli, Boitumelo Phelenyane, Kekhotsofetse Mohanoe, Mamothepane Mokoatsela, Maneo Nyabela, Nana Mokhachane, Ret’sepile Limema.
Cameroon Women’s Squad: 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.
Botswana Women’s Squad: Aliya Motorwala, Goitseone Setshwane, Merapelo Phiase, Mercy Dipogiso, Oratile Kgeresi, Tlhalefo B Godisamanga, Goabilwe Matome, Keotshepile Kearialo, Pako Mapotsane, Tuelo Shadrack, Laura Mophakedi, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Kesego Inakale, Lesego Kooagile, Wendy Moutswi.
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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier is set to raise women’s cricket in Africa. Eight teams will play in Gaborone, and only the two teams will move closer to the 2026 World Cup. Let’s cheer for some great cricket and new talent from Africa.
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