The ICC Africa Twenty20 Championship was an international

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competition that formed part of the qualification process for the

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. It was contested by associate and affiliate members of the

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(ICC) located in Africa. It ran from 2011 to 2016. The Africa Twenty20 Championship comprised three divisions, which operated on a system of

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. Each division was contested (as a standalone tournament) approximately every two years, in line with the World Twenty20. The teams finishing first and second at the Division One tournament were promoted to the World Twenty20 Qualifier, along with the top teams from other regional qualifiers.

Division One

Both the first and second Division One tournaments were held in

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, and featured five teams. The number of teams was increased to six for the 2015 edition, which was held in Benoni,

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(a neutral venue).

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did not participate in the 2013 Division One tournament, as it had already qualified for the 2013 World Twenty20 Qualifier (by virtue of placing in the top six at the 2012 event).(3 March 2013)
"Kenya wins title, Uganda qualifies"
– CricketEurope. Retrieved 30 September 2015.

Results

Performance by team

;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place *✕ – Did not participate (already qualified for World Twenty20 Qualifier) * — Hosts

Division two

Results

Performance by team

;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place *Q – Qualified *✕ – Did not participate (already qualified for a higher division)

Division Three

Results

Performance by team

;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place *✕ – Did not participate (already qualified for a higher division)

References

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Division One

Results

Performance by team

Division two

Results

Performance by team

Division Three

Results

Performance by team

See also

References