Cricket: Nigeria U-19 girls eye World Cup return
Nigeria’s U-19 girls cricket team is set to compete in the Africa Division 1 Qualifier, aiming for a return to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Learn about t Read More: https://punchng.com/cricket-nigeria-u-19-girls-eye-world-cup-return/
Nigeria's U-19 girls cricket team has named a 14-player squad to participate in the Africa Division 1 Qualifier, scheduled from August 30 to September 5 in Tanzania. The team, led by captain Christabel Chukwuonye, comprises a mix of players from the 2025 U-19 Women's T20 World Cup squad and emerging talents from the national U-17 championships.
The squad includes notable players such as Shola Adekunle, Anointed Akhigbe, Omosigho Eguakun, Deborah Bassey, Jessica Bieni, Beauty Oguai, and pacer Peace Usen. The tournament will serve as the qualifying event for the 2027 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Nigeria, the defending champions of the Africa Division 1 Qualifier, will compete against Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi for the sole qualification spot.
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