Veteran all-rounder Favour Eseigbe has been appointed captain of Nigeria’s 14-woman squad for the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20 International Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, taking place from June 10 to June 20.
Quick facts
- Favour Eseigbe named captain of Nigeria’s 14-player Women’s T20 squad.
- Competition: 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20 International Tournament.
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda.
- Dates: June 10–20, 2026.
- Nigeria’s squad includes a mix of established campaigners and rising players.
- Tournament is held annually to mark the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
- Event is a key stop on the African women’s cricket calendar.
The Nigeria Cricket Federation expects Eseigbe’s comeback to bring leadership, added experience, and greater steadiness as the Female Yellow Greens aim for a meaningful performance against some of Africa’s top women’s cricket sides.
The Kwibuka Tournament runs each year in remembrance of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and it has grown into one of the most significant events on the African women’s cricket schedule.
Nigeria’s group blends seasoned performers with newer prospects, with the week-long contest also seen as a chance to build international experience and enhance their world rankings.
