ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier Africa Region 2021/22

The **ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier** serves as the primary pathway for African nations to reach the global Under-19 World Cup. Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) through its regional body, ICC Africa, the tournament has evolved significantly since its inception. Formerly known as the ICC Africa Under-19 Championship, it was first held in 2001 in Kampala, Uganda.

The structure divides teams into two tiers: Division One and Division Two. Promotion and relegation operate between these levels, with the Division Two winner moving up and the lowest-placed Division One sides dropping down. The top tier typically features six teams in a single round-robin league, where the champion earns direct qualification for the global event. Namibia stands as the most successful nation in the competition's history, claiming titles in 2001, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2023. They also secured victory in the 2021 edition and the subsequent 2025 qualifier held in Lagos, Nigeria, ensuring Africa’s sole spot for the 2026 World Cup.

Other nations have claimed success at different times. Nigeria won in 2019, while Uganda took the crown in 2009. Participation has included Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Sierra Leone, though Rwanda has primarily featured in Division Two events rather than the men's Division One final qualifier in recent years. A brief period between 2003 and 2005 saw qualification handled via joint tournaments with the East Asia-Pacific region. The competition is distinct from senior African qualifiers like the Africa T20 Cup, focusing exclusively on Under-19 players in 50-over cricket.