The Uganda U19 Women’s national team (Baby Victoria Pearls) has officially started residential training in Kololo as preparations step into high gear for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.
The nine-day preparatory camp that climaxes on August 27 will focus on fine-tuning tactical execution, middle-overs management, and match fitness before the squad departs for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where the regional showpiece will take place from 28th August to 6th September 2026.
Uganda faces a demanding test in Tanzania, going toe-to-toe against a formidable lineup of regional rivals: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Namibia, Kenya, Malawi, and hosts Tanzania.
With a single qualification spot for the 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup on the line, every fixture will demand absolute precision and consistency.
The 16-player squad enters camp with clear momentum following a stellar showing at the 2026 High Performance Women’s Series against Rwanda U19 late last month at the Entebbe Cricket Oval.
THE SQUAD:
Jimia Muhammad, Shadia Nabulime, Mary Namiiro, Elizabeth Achieng, Rashida Tikabula, Sarah Tino, Mischell Ariago, Asha Mukite, Irene Mutonyi, Sheirah Namagoba, Mariam Biribawa, Blessing Apio, Joan Ilora, Devine Nyamer, Hasfa Naula, Sonia Nampeera
