It’s all systems go for the WBSC Baseball5 Youth Africa Championships, scheduled to be held at the Western Cape Sport School in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will feature teams from Ghana, Tunisia, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. This championship serves as a qualifier for the WBSC Baseball5 2025 Youth World Cup, with the top two teams earning qualification for this prestigious global tournament.
South Africa enters the tournament as strong favorites, having defeated Zimbabwe in the finals of the Africa Region Five Qualifiers held earlier this year in Polokwane. This victory has set the tone for the South African team, which is determined to maintain its momentum on the continental stage.
In preparation for the championships, provinces across South Africa have made significant efforts to field the strongest possible team. Elite training programs and provincial qualifiers have been in place to identify and develop top players, ensuring the team is ready to compete at the highest level.
This event not only underscores the growing prominence of Baseball5 in Africa but also provides a unique platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the region. With so much at stake, including a chance to qualify for the 2025 World Cup, the excitement and competition promise to be exceptional.
