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Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens Continue Impressive Showing at ICC U19 African Qualifiers in Tanzania

Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens continued their impressive start to the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 with a commanding 94-run victory over Malawi U19 Women on

Nigeria's Junior Female YellowGreens demonstrated their impressive form at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1, securing a commanding 94-run victory over Malawi U19 Women. The Nigerian team posted a strong 152/7 in their innings, with Shola Adekunle's 32 runs and 2 wickets being the standout performances.

The bowling attack, led by Jennifer Godwin's 4-wicket haul for just 5 runs, dismantled Malawi's batting lineup and secured a crucial win for Nigeria. Adekunle's all-round contribution earned her the Player of the Match award.

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