Rwanda will start their quest for qualification to the subsequent stage of the ICC Males’s U19 Cricket World Cup pathway on Sunday, August 9, as six African nations collect in Kigali for the Africa Qualifier Division 2.

The match will get underway at 9:45 a.m., with hosts Rwanda going through Mozambique on the Gahanga Cricket Stadium Most important Oval within the opening match of their marketing campaign.

On the identical time, Nigeria will face Uganda at Gahanga Oval B, whereas Ghana tackle Sierra Leone at RP Kigali School.

The matches might be performed in 50-over format.

Rwanda Cricket Affiliation Common Supervisor Emmanuel Byiringiro mentioned the federation was happy to host the competitors in Kigali, whereas stressing the significance of utilizing the match to additional strengthen the nation’s cricket improvement.

“We’re glad to welcome this match to Kigali,” Byiringiro mentioned.

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For Rwanda, the quick problem might be turning encouraging performances in preparation matches into constant outcomes as soon as the competitors begins.

The staff has recognized execution underneath stress as one of many key areas requiring enchancment.

“We have to enhance our potential to execute persistently underneath stress. That features constructing stronger batting partnerships, rotating the strike extra successfully, changing begins into greater scores, and sustaining self-discipline with each the ball and within the subject in the course of the closing phases of matches,” Byiringiro mentioned.

Rwanda assured forward of opener

Rwanda captain Jasper Nziza believes his facet has the standard to compete with the opposite groups within the match.

“All of the groups on this competitors have high quality gamers, so we respect each opponent. We all know each match might be aggressive, and we’re getting ready to provide our greatest towards every staff,” Nziza mentioned.

Nziza can also be optimistic that Rwanda can problem for one of many three qualification locations obtainable for development to Africa Division 1.

“Sure, I consider in our staff. We now have proficient gamers, good preparation and a robust staff spirit. We all know it gained't be simple, however we consider we will compete with each staff within the match,” he mentioned.

Rwanda’s confidence has been boosted by latest preparation matches towards Ugandan opposition, the place they secured victories that demonstrated their potential to compete with one of many area’s extra established cricket programmes.

“Our largest enchancment has been in teamwork, communication and dealing with stress throughout key moments. These preparation matches helped us establish areas to enhance, and we've been working arduous on them,” Nziza mentioned.

Nonetheless, the captain is aware of qualification must be earned one match at a time.

“Our focus just isn’t wanting too far forward however taking one match at a time,” he mentioned.

For Nziza, reaching the subsequent stage is now not merely an ambition spoken about from a distance.

“I feel our ambition has grown. We consider we will compete at a excessive stage, however we all know qualification should be earned by way of arduous work and robust performances. Our focus is to maintain enhancing and provides the whole lot for Rwanda,” he mentioned.

Nigeria arrive with clear ambition

Nigeria head coach Daniel Gim mentioned his squad is motivated by the chance to symbolize the nation on the continental stage.

“The staff could be very excited and motivated to symbolize our nation. It's a giant alternative and we’re decided to make it depend,” Gim mentioned.

The tactician expects a aggressive match, with Rwanda and the opposite taking part nations all possessing the potential to problem.

“Rwanda and the opposite groups have massive potential. We wish to compete with self-discipline, braveness and consistency in each second all through the match,” he mentioned.

Nigeria’s goal is easy: end on the prime of the standings and safe qualification to the subsequent stage.

“Our objective is evident. We wish to end prime of the desk and earn qualification for Division One,” Gim mentioned.

Uganda seeking to rewrite historical past

Uganda arrive in Kigali with their very own ambitions and a

Opening-day fixtures — Sunday 9:45 am

Rwanda vs Mozambique — Gahanga Cricket Stadium Most important Oval

Nigeria vs Uganda — Gahanga Cricket Stadium Oval B

Ghana vs Sierra Leone — IPRC