By Miguel Suleyman
The Tanzania Cricket Association has lauded the country’s men’s national cricket team for their incredible victory in the ICC Men’s Twenty 20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier.
Tanzania emerged the overall winner and qualified for the T20 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup.
Played in a round robin format, Tanzania defeated all the five nations that the country played against.
The Tanzanian squad managed to beat Mali, Cameroon, Ghana, Lesotho and Malawi in the ICC Men’s Twenty 20 (T20) qualifier.
A special moment came when long-time fan Elisha Shaibu, who always supports the team despite his physical challenges, was invited to hand out cash bonuses to the players.
Elisha’s dedication didn’t go unnoticed, and he was even part of the trophy presentation ceremony during the final match!
This was described to be a beautiful gesture by the Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) in honoring such loyal support.
In another fantastic move, the players donated part of their bonuses to help develop the University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM) grounds, ensuring the future of cricket in Tanzania continues to shine bright!
The Chairperson of the Tanzania Cricket Association, Dr. Balakrishan S. Sreekumar, praised the players for their contribution and commitment, calling it a true show of sportsmanship.
“Together, we celebrate not just victory but also unity, passion, and the love for the game,” said Dr Sreekumar.
Hosted by Tanzania in Dar-es-salaam, the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier A is a cricket tournament that forms part of the qualification process for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The ICC cricket tournament pitted six countries, that is Cameroon, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, and the host Tanzania.
The six nations battled it out in a cricket league format, with each team, playing against the others once.
These were the T20 squads
Cameroon:
Faustin Mpegna Junior (captain), Julien Bienvenue Abega, Idriss Tchakou, Bruno Nseke Toube, Abdoulaye Nono Aminou, Brian Loic Dipita, Innocent Alain Nseke Toube, Roger Duplex Atangana Awono, Alexis Raoul Balla, Veron Fortune Bomnyuy, Epok Ndongo Marvin Dimitri, Sun Yat Sen Assegon, Honestly Kinga, Junior Dieudonne Alembe
Ghana:
Obed Harvey (Captain), Lee Nyarko, Elisha Frimpong, Samson Kwasi Awe Awiah, Godfred Bakiweyem, Kofi Bagabena, Richmond Baaleri, Alex Osei, Philip Yevugah, Peter Ananya, Vincent Ateak, Aqeel Syed Israr, Sualley Aziz, Frank Baaleri
Lesotho:
Mohammad Maaz Khan (Captain), Chachole Frank Tlali, Ts’Episo David Chaoana, Lebona Justice Leokaoke, Lefulere Monanthane, Jayant Vijayakumar, Mohleki Elias Leoela, Molai Joseph Matsau, Waseem Yaqoob, Sajid Yakub Patel, Bahlakoana Mejaro, Hussain Omar, Mpiti Gabriel Lerotholi, Thabiso John Ramphoma
Malawi:
Moazzam Ali Baig (Captain), Bright Balala, Phillip Zuze, Suhail Zahid Vayani, Aaftab Saheedbhai Limdawala, Blessings Madalitso Pondani, Chisomo Chete, Daniel Jakiel, Donnex Kansonkho, Gershom Masimba Ntambalika, Gift Kansonkho, Kelvin Thuchila, Mike Chaomba, Sami Mohammad Sohail
Mali:
Yacouba Konate (Captain), Lamissa Sanogo, Check Amala Keita, Moustapha Diakite, Amadou Daouda Fofana, Mohamed Fadiga, Mahamadou Malle, Sanze Kamate, Lassina Berthe, Theodore Mody Macalou, Amara Nimaga, Dramane Berthe, Zakaria Makadji, Mohamed Coulibaly
Tanzania:
Abhik Patwa (Captain), Kassim Chete, Mohamed Kitunda, Harsheed Chohan, Ally Kimote, Sanjay Kumar Thakor, Akhil Anil, Amal P Rajeevan, Johnson Nyambo, Zafar Khan, Laksh Bakrania, Jumanne Mussa, Khalidy Juma, Mohamed Sefu
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