By Mandla “Germany” Dlamini
We are thrilled to unveil the 14-member squad set to represent Eswatini at the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2024 headed by Coach Mancoba Jele! Mark your calendars as the tournament is scheduled to kick off from 19th August to 3rd September 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Our team will be facing off against tough competitors like Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Rwanda. It’s a wonderful opportunity for Eswatini to showcase our cricketing prowess on a continental stage.
Our team boasts a talented line-up of bowlers entrusted to bring their A-game on the field:
- Tibusiso Dlamini- Our Lady of Sorrows High School
- Mamba Lindokuhle- Manzini Nazarene High School
- Lulama Simelane- Our Lady of Sorrows High School
- Tsabedze Nomazwi- Mhlume High School
- Dlamini Siphelele- Manzini Nazarene High School
- Dlamini Owami- Mhlume High School
- Nompilo Mkhonta- Mhlume High School
And on the batting front, we have some phenomenal players ready to shine:
- Nkosingiphile Mamba- Masiphula High School
- Zinhle Shabalala – Masiphula High School
- Lihle Shabalala- Masiphula High School
- Zwane Phumlile- Matsanjeni Community High School
- Gwebu Lethokuhle- Mhlume High School
A special mention goes out to our two wicketkeepers who will be pivotal in their role:
- Sithole Temazikodze – Manzini Nazarene High School
- Siyamthanda Nkosi- Manzini Nazarene High School
Let’s rally behind our talented squad as they gear up to compete on the world stage!
