Africa Continental Cup 2023/24

The Africa Continental Cup is a commercial Twenty20 International tournament organized by the International League T20 (ILT20) in partnership with local cricket boards. Inaugurated in 2023, the competition features a round-robin format followed by a final, serving as a developmental platform for associate nations in East and Southern Africa. Participants include Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and Botswana, with matches granted T20I status while operating outside the strict International Cricket Council qualification hierarchy.

Uganda won the inaugural 2023 edition hosted in Kenya and successfully defended their title in 2024. This commercial structure remains distinct from the official ICC Africa Division 2 pyramid, which functions as the sanctioned second-tier competitive structure for African cricket. While the ICC events determine promotion to Division 1 and global qualification spots, the Continent Cup focuses on providing high-standard matches for these teams.

A separate, long-standing regional event is the Kwibuka T20 Tournament, held annually in Rwanda since 2014. This primarily women's memorial tournament commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and regularly features Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, with Botswana also participating in recent editions. The Kwibuka tournament has a distinct history and winner list compared to the men's ILT20 Continent Cup, with Kenya and Uganda alternating titles over the years.

The participation of these four nations highlights the growing interest in Twenty20 cricket across the region. Both competitions offer valuable opportunities for players to gain international experience. The commercial nature of the ILT20 tournament allows for flexibility in scheduling and team selection, which differs from the more rigid structures of official ICC competitions.

Kenya's role as host for the initial ILT20 edition underscores its importance as a cricketing hub in East Africa. The presence of Botswana in both tournaments reflects the expanding reach of the sport in Southern Africa. These events collectively contribute to the development of cricket in Africa by providing regular competitive fixtures for associate member nations.