Zim Women in African Championship at Nairobi from Dec 10
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:01 am
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The national women's cricket team will leave for Nairobi, Kenya on December 10 to compete in the African Women Championship.
Tanzania, who are the reigning champions, would be hard pressed to defend their crown against five countries.
Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the hosts, Kenya would line up their troops for the tournament.
The national team head coach, Hamis Abdallah disclosed that his provisional squad was faring well in training.
He said the final squad, which travels to Nairobi to defend the title would be named soon.
"All teams are eying the trophy, but with the players I have, its my belief that we're going to retain our title," he said.
The previous tournament took place in Nairobi in 2007 and Tanzania emerged victorious.
Tanzania was among the countries that too an active role in fostering women's cricket in the East and Central Africa.
And now, the sport has gained momentum with more women participating in various local and international events.