The ACA aims to create a tournament similar to the Asia Cup to promote the development of cricket across Africa, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The ACA, restructured last year under the chairmanship of Zimbabwe Cricket chief Tavengwa Mukuhlani, is currently assessing financially viable proposals but does not anticipate the tournament commencing before 2027. Key issues under discussion include identifying a suitable scheduling window and determining the qualification structure.

Scheduling will depend heavily on South Africa’s availability and commitment, as the continent’s busiest cricketing nation awaits clarity on the upcoming Future Tours Program (FTP). Cricket South Africa (CSA) supports the concept of a continental T20 Cup but requires sufficient scheduling space to confirm whether it can field a full-strength squad for the event, ESPNcricinfo reported.

In 2026, CSA is engaging with Zimbabwe Cricket to organise a tri-series, likely involving Namibia, to inaugurate the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls. If held, the series could act as a precursor to the potential Africa Cup. The series is expected to be played in the one-day international (ODI) format as teams prepare for the 2027 50-over World Cup.

South Africa is set to co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia in 18 months. South Africa and Zimbabwe have already qualified automatically, while Namibia, as an Associate member, must progress through the qualification process and does not have a guaranteed place in the tournament.