Nigeria Women’s T20I Invitational 2026: squads, schedule and tournament details

The Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos will host the inaugural Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament from March 20 to 27, 2026. Five teams — Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa Under-19 — are set to compete in what promises to be an exciting showcase of emerging talent and regional rivalry.

The week-long event is expected to deliver fast-paced T20I contests, with the competition concluding in a third-place play-off and the final on March 27. As women’s cricket continues to grow across the continent, the tournament offers players a platform to make an impression at the international level.

Tournament format

The competition will follow the T20I format, with each team playing the others once during the league stage.

Squads

Ghana
Abigail Amuzu, Elizabeth Annor, Ellen Asante, Ernestina Sagoe, Esther Bakiweyem, Grace Essoun, Grace Quaicoe, Ivy Yeboah, Jacqueline Kokam, Joycelyn Ahama, Kate Awuah, Miriam Eshun, Rashidatu Salia, Rebecca Adotei

Nigeria
Anointed Akhigbe Christabel Chukwuonye, Esther Sandy, Favour Effiong, Henrietta Mbam, Kehne Amusa, Lilian Ude, Peace Usen, Piety Lucky (C), Queen Joseph, Saloma Sunday, Sarah Etim, Shola Adekunle, Victory Igbinedion, Omosigho Eguakun

Rwanda
Alice Ikuzwe, Belise Murekatete, Fanny Utagushimaninde, Flora Irakoze, Geovanis Uwase, Rosette Shimwamana, Rosine Irera, Sylivie Usabyimana, Clarisse Umutoniwase, Gisele Ishimwe, Henriette T. Ishimwe, Marie Diane Bimenyimana (C), Merveille Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza

South Africa Under-19
Ashley Barnard, Daneli Boshoff, Jezé Campher, Jae-Leigh Filander, Bruzaan Goosen, Miya Lalor, Siphokuhle Masilela, Ziya Mohanlall, Kananelo Mokoena, Shelfa Mukhari, Rethabile Nthoba, Mieke van Voorst, Ashleigh van Wyk, Chanel Venter, Cayleigh Wanckel

Schedule

Streaming and broadcast details

Fans can follow updates and coverage through the official social media platforms of the Nigeria Cricket Federation.