The journey to the 2026 Cricket World Cup is set to begin as the African Regional Qualifiers tournament kick-off in the country on September 20.
Six teams from Tanzania, Cameroon, Mali, Lesotho, Malawi, and Ghana will compete in a round-robin format, battling for the top two spots that will secure their progression to the next qualification stage.
The tournament will run from September 20 to 26, featuring intense matches that will test the skills, strategies, and determination of each team.
The top two teams from this tournament will advance to join two other teams in the next qualifying round, forming a four-team group.
This crucial stage will determine the two sides that will earn the coveted spots to represent Africa at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2026.
The stakes are high, with teams not just vying for victory but also for the chance to put their nations on the world cricket map.
Tanzania, hosting the qualifiers, will have home advantage, while the other teams will look to make their mark in unfamiliar conditions.
The Cricket World Cup 2026 will be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka from February to March 2026, making this qualifying campaign an essential step towards the ultimate cricketing stage.
For the teams involved, this is more than just a tournament it’s an opportunity to make history and secure a place on the global stage.