{
  "id": 633516,
  "title": "W’Cup qualifiers: Nigeria target victory against Rwanda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wcup-qualifiers-nigeria-target-victory-against-rwanda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T04:59:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wcup-qualifiers-nigeria-target-victory-against-rwanda/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, will be looking to capitalize on their recent five-wicket win over Ghana as they face the hosts, Rwanda, in the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier on Wednesday. Following their strong victory against Ghana at the Gahanga Oval on Monday, captain Ali Rahmon emphasized the need for the team to improve its batting performance against Rwanda due to their tendency to lose too many wickets while chasing totals. Nigeria limited Ghana to a total of 93 all out in 39.5 overs before reaching 96/5 in 22.2 overs, securing a five-wicket victory. Keneth Boniface was the standout performer, taking 4/33 from eight overs and scoring 30 off 32 balls, including four fours and a six, earning him the Player of the Match award. The team's bowling effort was promising, but Rahmon acknowledged that there is still room for improvement in the batting department ahead of their match against Rwanda.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens aim for a crucial victory against hosts Rwanda in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier. Get updat Read More: https://punchng.com/wcup-qualifiers-nigeria-target-victory-against-rwanda/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "W’Cup qualifiers: Nigeria target victory against Rwanda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wcup-qualifiers-nigeria-target-victory-against-rwanda-634865",
        "published": "2026-08-12T04:59:02.000Z"
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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."
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