New Chapter for Lakeba

New chapter for Lakeba

As the people of Lau prepare to witness the installation of the Tui Nayau, a long-forgotten tradition will also return to life, the sound of cricket in the islands. For the first time, a provincial cricket tournament will be held in Lakeba from Tuesday July 1- 5 as part of the celebrations for the Sau ni Vanua ko Lau and Lau Provincial Council meeting. Games will be played at Tubou and Yadrana using the T20 format under ICC rules. Cricket Fiji c…

Uganda to Host Inaugural Pearl of Africa T20 Cricket Series

The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has announced that five nations will compete in the inaugural Pearl of Africa T20 Cricket Series, set to take place from July 16-28 at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Entebbe, approximately 35 kilometres from the capital, Kampala. Jackson Kavuma, Chairman of the Uganda Cricket Association, addressed the press on Wednesday in Kampala, stating, “We are glad to be hosting this tournament, which is a precursor for th…

Cricket Cranes in Pearl of Africa Series test ahead of T20 Qualifiers

Tournament: Pearl of Africa Series Teams: Uganda, Kenya, Namibia A, UAE Dates: July 17th – 28th Venue: Entebbe Cricket Oval The Cricket Cranes are chasing World Cup glory, and as part of their preparations for the Qualifiers in Zimbabwe in September, they will host three teams in a four-nation tournament. The Pearl of Africa series will be hosted at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe from July 17th – 27th and will feature UAE, Namibia A, Kenya, and ho…

Hosts Uganda Express Readiness For Pearl Of Africa T20 Series - SportsNation

The Lakeside Oval in Entebbe will be the center of attraction for local cricket enthusiasts when the second edition of the Pearl of the Africa T20 Series takes center stage next month. The tournament- first held in 2021- will run between July 16-28 in a single round robin format that will culminate into four knockout games and ultimately the final. With some of the top Associate nations featured, this 12-day event is expected to deliver unique g…

Top Regional & Global Teams Poised for 2nd Pearl of Africa T20 Series

The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Pearl of Africa T20 Series, a premier international cricket tournament set to be staged at the scenic Entebbe Cricket Oval from July 16 to 28, 2025. This second edition brings together top cricketing nations including Uganda, Kenya, Namibia (A), United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait for a 12-day-long celebration of sport, culture, and community. The tournament, designed…