The Uganda U-19 national cricket team is set to host a competitive tri-series against Tanzania U-19 and Uganda Emerging as part of their final preparations for the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Nigeria.
Scheduled to take place from March 2 to March 8 at Lugogo Cricket Oval, the series will serve as a critical build-up for the young Cranes as they fine-tune their skills ahead of the continental showdown.
The tri-series is expected to provide Uganda’s budding cricketers with valuable match experience, an opportunity to test different team combinations, and a chance to build momentum before the high-stakes qualifiers.
Speaking about the significance of the series, Uganda U-19 head coach Emmanuel Isaneez emphasized the importance of the matches.
“This series is a vital part of our preparations for the U-19 World Cup Qualifiers. It gives our boys a chance to gain match fitness, assess their strengths, and refine their strategies before heading to Nigeria. We appreciate the support of Tanzania Cricket and our Uganda A side for making this possible.”
Under Isaneez’s guidance, the team has been undergoing rigorous training sessions, with a focus on leveraging home conditions to sharpen their skills. The squad boasts a blend of experienced youth players and promising newcomers eager to make an impact on the international stage.
Uganda U-19 Team:
Gerald Olipa (Captain)
Devansh Patel
Sohera Richard
Kidega Christopher
Nyiro Jonathan
Owili Robert
Lubwana Conrad
Abraiz Mir Ali
Ochen Peter
Musa Majid
Gurvijan Singh
Baldiwaa Ali
Aziz Tandia
Oketcho Jordan
Technical Team:
Head Coach: Emmanuel Isaneez
Assistant Coach: Turinawe Robinson
