Nigeria faltered in their attempt to secure back-to-back wins at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, falling to hosts Namibia on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Female Yellow Greens defeated Sierra Leone in their opening game but suffered an eight-wicket loss to Namibia in Windhoek. Leke Oyede’s side won the toss and elected to bat first but were undone by a spectacular effort from the Namibian bowlers,...
Nigeria kickstarted their campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier with a commanding 96-run win over Sierra Leone in their opening game on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Female Yellow Greens were put into an early batting action as Sierra Leone won the toss and elected to field first at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Leke Oyede's side raced to 182 runs for...
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled a 14-player squad to represent the nation at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, a key step on the road to the global tournament, Afrosport reports. Agboya Peculiar will captain the side, leading a blend of experienced campaigners and exciting young talents — a reflection of the Federation’s commitment to developing and strengthening women’s cricket in Nigeria....
Nigeria U19 Women’s team made history on Monday, beating Zimbabwe by one wicket at the ongoing Africa U19 World Cup Qualifiers in Rwanda, Afrosport reports The victory marks the first time the women’s cricket team defeated any of the International Cricket Council (ICC) 10 test playing nations, who are usually regarded as the elite cricket playing nations. In the game played at Gahanga B Cricket oval...
Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team, the Female Yellow Greens made a bright start at the Kwibuka Women’s tournament in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday. Coach Leke Oyede’s ladies shoved off the ‘underdogs’ tag against Kenya as they secured victory by four wickets. Kenya won the toss and chose to bat first. Inspired by captain Queentor Abel’s incredible batting skills, Kenya finished the first innings with 95 runs for...
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