Acting regional development manager

T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania and Malawi joining Uganda, Nigeria, Namibia and hosts Zimbabwe are gearing up for the showdown when the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Africa Qualifier will run in Harare from September 26 to October 4.

Top two teams from the eight-team competition will earn qualification for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Group A features Kenya, Malawi, Namibia and Nigeria, while Group B comprises Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Each team will play their group opponents once, with the semi-finals determining the two finalists who will secure spots at the global event. A total of 28 matches, including eight official warm-up games, will be staged across Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Cricket Club, with two fixtures scheduled per venue on each matchday.