Rwanda Cricket Association (RCA) will be hosting the twelfth (12th) edition of Kwibuka Memorial Women’s T20 tournament (Kwibuka T20) from June 10th – 20th, 2026 at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium and Gahanga Cricket Stadium Oval B in Kigali. The tournament, whose inaugural edition took place in 2014, played in remembrance of the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. In all, twelve (12) African nations and a country each from European region (Germany) and South American region (Brazil) have taken part in the editions held between 2014-2025. The 2026 edition will see three (3) African Associate member nations compete for the title, with Brazil Women’s team making their third (3rd) appearance in the iconic event.
The Women’s National teams of Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi and Brazil will be competing this year in a double round-robin group stage format, following which the top Two (2) teams will qualify for the Final. Kenya Women have won the Kwibuka Memorial tournament four (4) times, followed by Uganda (3 times), Tanzania (3 times) and host’s Rwanda (once). However, last year’s Winner, Tanzania Women, wouldn’t be participating in this year’s edition.
Kwibuka Memorial Women’s Tournament 2026 Schedule
10th – 11th June 2026: Nigeria vs Malawi (Scorecard) ; Brazil vs Nigeria (Scorecard) ; Malawi vs Rwanda (Scorecard)
12th June 2026: Rwanda vs Nigeria (Scorecard) ; Brazil vs Malawi (Scorecard)
14th – 15th June 2026: Rwanda vs Brazil (Scorecard) ; Nigeria vs Malawi (Scorecard) ; Brazil vs Nigeria (Scorecard) ; Malawi vs Rwanda (Scorecard)
17th – 19th June 2026: Brazil vs Malawi (Scorecard) ; Rwanda vs Brazil (Scorecard) ; Nigeria vs Rwanda (Scorecard)
20th June 2026: 3rd/4th Play-off (Scorecard) ; FINAL (Scorecard)