The stage is set for the much-anticipated kickoff of the Women’s T20 2025, with the defending champions Soroti City Cricket Club making early headlines by securing the signature of one of Uganda’s brightest stars, Jimia Mohammed Abdallah.
The former Baby Cricket Cranes captain and standout wicketkeeper-batter joins Soroti City in a blockbuster move from Olila Cricket Club, bolstering an already dominant squad chasing their third consecutive title.
Known for her fearless batting and sharp glove work, Jimia’s addition brings both experience and firepower to a team already rich with talent.
Jimia’s cricketing résumé speaks volumes. She was crowned Best Wicketkeeper during last year’s Girls Schools Cricket Week and captained Uganda’s U-19 side at the ICC World Cup qualifiers in Kigali.
In 2024, she led Olila to the finals, only to fall short against her new team, Soroti City. Her move headlines a series of high-profile transfers that also include all-rounders Racheal Achan, Ruth Akello, and Christine Anayo, making Soroti City the team to beat this season.
Meanwhile, Olila CC will look to regroup, giving space for rising stars to step into the spotlight.
The action begins this Saturday at Lugogo, where Soroti City will debut their star-studded lineup against Pioneer Cricket Club, a youthful side led by coach Yusuf Nanga and largely composed of players from Masaka Secondary School.
The underdogs will be eager to spring an early upset against the champions.
- Tournament Format and Fixtures
The Women’s T20 2025 opens with a bang, four matches on day one, played in a double-header format. Ten teams have been drawn into two groups
- Group A: Soroti City CC, Pioneer CC, Wanderers CC, Tornado, Tornado Bees
- Group B: Olila CC, Mukono Development CC, JACC, Jinja SS, Africa Cricket Club (ACC)
Elsewhere in Group A, Wanderers CC powered by national stars Naome Kayondo, Irene Mutoni, and Gilingish Nabulime face Tornado at Entebbe Oval.
After a commanding win last season, Wanderers will look to reassert their dominance, while Tornado, led by coach Shama Mukaya and featuring talents from Ndejje SS, aim to rewrite their story.
In Group B, Olila CC still stinging from their narrow 2024 final loss face a tricky test against JACC at GM Sugar Oval. With players like Kevin Awino and Immaculate Nakisuyi, JACC are determined to stake their claim as genuine title contenders.
Rounding out the day, Mukono Development CC (formerly Mukono Community) take on ACC at Florida Oval in what will be their debut match in the top tier.
