The Great Lakes Men’s T20 tournament is set to bowl off on Friday, 12th June 2026, at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, with Victoria Strikers taking on Bunyonyi Warriors in the opening fixture.
The competition comes hot on the heels of the recently concluded women’s edition and brings together some of Uganda’s finest cricket talent.
The tournament features a blend of national team players, Uganda A, Uganda Emerging, and Uganda Under-19 cricketers, with a strong emphasis on showcasing and developing local talent.
The four participating teams; Victoria Strikers, Kyoga Avengers, Bunyonyi Warriors, and Mburo Blasters draw their names from some of the iconic water bodies found within the Great Lakes region, celebrating the geographical and cultural heritage of the area.
Played in a triple round-robin format, the tournament will see each team face the others three times.
At the end of the competition, the side that finishes top of the standings will be crowned champions.
Speaking ahead of the competition, Cricket Uganda Head of High Performance and Pathways, Richard Gideon Okia, highlighted the tournament’s importance in the player development pathway.
“This tournament brings together all the elite players in the country. After different training programmes for our teams, it is crucial that we test their skills in a competitive environment.
Our hope is that the experienced Cricket Cranes players can help the Emerging and Under-19 players grow in the game, preparing them for upcoming assignments and the modern demands of cricket,” Okia said.
With a mix of experience and youth, the Great Lakes Men’s T20 promises to provide an exciting platform for talent identification, player development, and high-quality cricket over the coming days.
Fans unable to make it to Lugogo will still have the opportunity to follow the action, with all matches set to be livestreamed throughout the tournament.
SQUADS
Victoria Strikers: Simon Ssesazi, Perry Wazombe, Kenneth Waiswa (C), Kidega Christopher, Robert Ajuna (WK), Ahura Amos, Pius Oloka, Siraje Nsubuga, Mathew Musinguzi, Kasaijja Enock, Jaffer Ochaya, Mukisa Eric, Emmanuel Twijukye, Muhumuza Daniel.
Coach: Ssebanja Jonathan.
Bunyonyi Warriors: Robinson Obuya, Kamran Ali, Anas Baig, Mulongo Paul, Acelam Fred (C/WK), Aliguna Fortunate, Baguma Joseph, Nyiro Jonathan, Simon Oketcho, Cosmas Kyewuta, Musa Majid, Gurjivan Singh, Kassim Adam, Tendo Ryan.
Coach: Roger Mukasa.
Kyoga Avengers: Ronald Lutaya, Robert Owilli, Gerald Olipa, Calvin Watuwa, Cyrus Kakuru (WK), Munir Ismail, Juma Miyaji (C), Junaid Khan, Henry Ssenyondo, Baidhu Ivan, Keith Dan Amani, Lubwama Conrad, Richard Agamire, Divya Valani.
Coach: Bakunzi Derrick.
Mburo Blasters: Fahad Mutagana, Charles Musemeza, Riazat Ali (C), Brian Asaba, Steven Wabwose (WK), Yashasvi Joshi, Suleman Shariff, Edwin Nuwagaba, Bilal Hassan, Sowobi Yunusu, Innocent Mwebaze, Hamid Munigwa, Doka Abdul Shakur, Hariom Dudharejiya.
Coach: Oyaga Sadam.
| Great Lakes Men’s T20 Venue: Lugogo Oval | ||
| Date | Morning (10:00 AM) | Afternoon (2:00 PM) |
| 12-Jun | Victoria Strikers vs Bunyonyi Warriors | Kyoga Avengers vs Mburo Blasters |
| 13-Jun | Kyoga Avengers vs Victoria Strikers | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Mburo Blasters |
| 14-Jun | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Kyoga Avengers | Victoria Strikers vs Mburo Blasters |
| 15-Jun | Kyoga Avengers vs Mburo Blasters | Victoria Strikers vs Bunyonyi Warriors |
| 16-Jun | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Mburo Blasters | Kyoga Avengers vs Victoria Strikers |
| 17-Jun | Victoria Strikers vs Mburo Blasters | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Kyoga Avengers |
| 18-Jun | Kyoga Avengers vs Mburo Blasters | Victoria Strikers vs Bunyonyi Warriors |
| 19-Jun | Kyoga Avengers vs Victoria Strikers | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Mburo Blasters |
| 20-Jun | Bunyonyi Warriors vs Kyoga Avengers | Victoria Strikers vs Mburo Blasters |