Africa Cricket Association Plans Inaugural Africa T20 Cup

Harare. The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has begun preparations to host a continental 'Africa T20 Cup'. Led by Zimbabwe Cricket chief Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the reorganized body has proposed the tournament to attract commercial investment and strengthen financial resources for the development of African cricket.

While various financial proposals are currently under review, the official launch of the tournament is unlikely to occur before 2027.

Two primary issues are currently being discussed for the proposed tournament: the appropriate window for the event and the qualification process.

Ensuring the participation of a busy and powerful team like South Africa requires waiting for the International Cricket Council's (ICC) upcoming Future Tours Programme (FTP). While South Africa has theoretically agreed, it is understood that they will decide whether to send their main squad based on their schedule.

Discussions are also underway regarding a triangular series between South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia later this year. The series is likely to be held to mark the inauguration of the newly built Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls.

Proposed for this August, the series is being viewed as a precursor to the Africa Cup. It has been suggested that the series could be played in a 50-over format to help prepare for next year's ODI World Cup.

South Africa has recently prioritized cricket relations with its neighbors. In 2025, South Africa toured Zimbabwe for the first time in 11 years to play Test and T20 series, and also sent a second-string team for the inauguration of Namibia's new stadium.

South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are co-hosting the 2027 ODI World Cup, which has further strengthened cooperation between these nations.