Uganda’s Victoria Pearls have named a 14-player squad for the 2026 Victoria Collection, with Australian-based batter Kampi Nainhabo incomes her maiden worldwide call-up.
The 23-year-old right-hander, who was born in Uganda earlier than growing her cricket by means of the Australian pathway, is in line to make her worldwide debut when the match will get underway at Entebbe Cricket Oval from November 6 to 14.
Nainhabo has performed for South East Bayside Breakers and Melbourne Cricket Membership and likewise went by means of the Cricket Victoria Feminine Excessive Efficiency Academy.
Captain Janet Mbabazi retains the armband, whereas skilled duo Naume Amongin and Kevin Awino return after lacking the Capricorn Collection in Namibia.
The squad additionally consists of Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Ritah Musamali, Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Malisa Ariokot, Sarah Walaza, Consylate Aweko Nimungu, Sarah Akiteng and Asumin Akurut.
Phiona Egaru Kulume and Lorna Anyait have been named as reserves.
Uganda head into the match with confidence after profitable the 2025 Victoria Collection with a clear 5-0 sweep in opposition to Canada. The Pearls will face Namibia, Rwanda and the USA on this yr’s version, with the match additionally forming a part of their preparations for the 2027 ICC Ladies’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.
Uganda opens its marketing campaign in opposition to Namibia on November 6 earlier than going through Rwanda and the USA.
The Pearls will then meet the identical opponents once more through the second spherical earlier than the highest two sides contest the ultimate on November 14. The third- and fourth-placed groups will meet within the playoff.
Victoria Pearls Squad
Janet Mbabazi (C), Stephanie Nampiina, Proscovia Alako, Ritah Musamali, Esther Iloku, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Kevin Awino, Malisa Ariokot, Sarah Walaza, Naume Amongin, Consylate Aweko Nimungu, Sarah Akiteng, Asumin Akurut, Kampi Nainhabo.
Reserves: Phiona Egaru Kulume, Lorna Anyait.
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