{
  "id": 5886933,
  "title": "Again, Nigeria pip Zimbabwe to U-19 Women’s W’Cup ticket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/again-nigeria-pip-zimbabwe-to-u-19-womens-wcup-ticket",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:59:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/again-nigeria-pip-zimbabwe-to-u-19-womens-wcup-ticket/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Junior Female Yellow Greens have secured a spot in the 2027 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup after triumphing over Zimbabwe by four runs in the Africa Qualifier Division 1 final held in Tanzania. The match, reminiscent of the 2024 Rwanda qualifier, saw Nigeria defend a modest total of 98 runs, dismissing Zimbabwe for 94 in 19.5 overs. This victory marked Nigeria's return to the World Cup following their sixth-place finish last year in Malaysia, where they completed the campaign unbeaten. Captain Christabel Chukwuonye led the batting charge with a composed 21, while Beauty Oguai and Jessica Bieni contributed 19 and 15 runs respectively. Deborah Bassey added a crucial 10 runs in the final overs. Nigeria's bowlers, particularly Peace Usen who claimed three wickets for 19 runs, played a pivotal role in restricting Zimbabwe's scoring. Zimbabwe's top scorer, Salem Princess Museka, scored a determined 27, but Nigeria's disciplined fielding and bowling saw them secure a memorable four-run victory. The 2027 tournament will be co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team defeated Zimbabwe to secure their spot in the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Read about their unbeaten run. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-nigeria-pip-zimbabwe-to-u-19-womens-wcup-ticket/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Again, Nigeria pip Zimbabwe to U-19 Women’s W’Cup ticket",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/again-nigeria-pip-zimbabwe-to-u-19-womens-wcup-ticket-5888085",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:59:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}