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Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has announced a 22-man provisional senior men’s squad as preparations intensify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, set for 18 May to 1 June 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana.
The tournament will mark the national side’s first competitive outing of the 2026 season, with Sierra Leone aiming to secure one of the two available qualification spots to progress to the next phase of the global T20 World Cup pathway.
The provisional squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, featuring John Bangura, Chenor Bah, Lansana Lamin, Raymond Coker, vice-captain Abubakarr Kamara, Alusine Turay, Yebgeh Jalloh, Mohamed Turay, Eric M. Turay, George Sesay, John Lassayo, Samuel Conteh, Solomon Williams, and Abass Gbla, among others completing the 22-man list.
Selected players have been instructed to report for training at 8:00 a.m. on the designated date as preparations begin in earnest. The team is expected to depart Freetown for Botswana on 19 May, travelling via Addis Ababa.
In the group stage, Sierra Leone has been drawn against Kenya, Rwanda, hosts Botswana, Ivory Coast, and Mali in what is expected to be a highly competitive round-robin format. Only the top two teams from the group will advance, making every match crucial in the race for qualification.
Cricket Sierra Leone is now focusing on finalising combinations and sharpening team cohesion ahead of the tournament. The technical setup is expected to place emphasis on T20-specific execution, including power-hitting, disciplined bowling spells, and sharp fielding standards.
The selection reflects a strategic balance between youth and experience, as the team looks to build depth across all departments. Coaches are also expected to assess form and fitness closely in the final lead-up to determine the strongest possible playing XI.
The Sub Regional Qualifier represents a key opportunity for Sierra Leone to strengthen its presence on the international cricket stage. With high-quality opposition and limited margin for error, consistency and early momentum are expected to play a decisive role in determining who advances.
