The U15 Africa Rising Stars Women’s Baseball Friendly Series gets underway today, January 7, at the Uganda Japan National Baseball Stadium in Gayaza, bringing together young female players from Uganda and South Africa for a four day developmental showcase.
The series runs through January 10 and is designed to give emerging athletes early international exposure while sharpening their technical and tactical understanding of the game. It also serves as a platform to strengthen sporting ties between the two countries and assess the progress of youth baseball programs on the continent.
For the hosts, the fixtures offer a timely test of development against strong regional opposition. Uganda’s coaches will use the matches to evaluate player growth, build cohesion within the squad, and identify areas for improvement ahead of future continental engagements.
South Africa, known for its structured youth development approach, arrives aiming to measure its talent pool in a competitive but learning focused environment.
The visiting South African team has already arrived in Uganda ahead of the opening game, with both sides expected to rotate squads and give players meaningful game time across the series.
Beyond the results, the Africa Rising Stars initiative continues to push the growth of women’s baseball in Africa, encouraging wider participation, inspiring young athletes, and laying foundations for the sport’s long term development across the region.
