The Sierra Leone U19 Women’s Cricket Team has arrived in Uganda to compete in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division-2 Qualifiers.

Led by captain Mariama Jalloh, the Junior Women’s Patriots are set to kick off their campaign today, 9 March, against Malawi.

Sierra Leone finds itself in a competitive group alongside Kenya, Mozambique, Cameroon, and Malawi, as the young team begins its quest to secure qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

The tournament presents a crucial opportunity for Sierra Leone’s emerging female cricketers to showcase their talent on a continental stage and strengthen the country’s presence in women’s cricket.