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Nigeria fall to Namibia at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

Nigeria fall to Namibia at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

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 edge Sierra Leone in Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier opener 

Nigeria edge Sierra Leone in Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier opener 

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...

Nigeria beat New Zealand to record historic win at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Nigeria name squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

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....

NCF announces final squad for Kwibuka women’s tournament 

NCF announces final squad for Kwibuka women’s tournament 

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) on Thursday, released the final squad list that will represent the country in the Kwibuka Women's International tournament in Kigali, Rwanda. The Female Yellow Greens are expected to depart Nigeria for Rwanda on Friday, June 9, as one of the five participants in the 9th edition of the Kwibuka tournament. The Nigeria women's cricket team, who were champions of the NCF...

Nigeria Women’s Cricket: The Rise of youthful Female Yellow Greens

Nigeria Women’s Cricket: The Rise of youthful Female Yellow Greens

The Nigeria Women's National Cricket team are not just making a flying start to life as a sports team but their future radiates with so much potential and promise. Having been a member of the International Cricket Council since 2002, Nigeria made its international debut at the 2011 ICC Africa Women's T20 Tournament in Uganda. They endured defeat in their first game against Kenya, against whom...