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Nigeria picks Africa’s sole ticket to 2025 U-19 World Cup

Posted : 30 September 2024

Nigeria has secured Africa’s sole ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025.


Nigeria was declared the winner of the Under-19 Africa Qualifiers on Sunday after the final match against Zimbabwe was washed out due to heavy rain during the second innings.


The final game, played at Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, saw Nigeria win the toss and opt to bat, scoring 77 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.


In response, Zimbabwe started strong, scoring 19/1 in 2.3 overs, but the rain interrupted play, and the match could not continue.


However, ICC officials adjudicated Nigeria as the winner for being the only unbeaten participant in the qualifier and for having topped its group.


Meanwhile, Uyi Akpata, President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), reacting to the victory, said the qualification is a reward for the hard work and tenacity of everyone involved.


“First, I must thank the players for their boldness and dedication to this project. 


"The board members have been very supportive, and I won’t forget the coaches and the technical team behind them."


“The World Cup is a bigger task; we need more resources and a robust plan to run a successful campaign. All hands must be on deck, and it starts now,” Akpata noted.


Nigeria’s path to victory began with a win over Tanzania by four wickets, Zimbabwe by one wicket, and an overwhelming victory over Malawi by 86 runs to top Group B.


In the semi-final, Nigeria beat hosts Rwanda by 62 runs to set up the second encounter with Zimbabwe in the finals, which was washed out.


The 2025 World Cup in Malaysia is scheduled for January 18 to February 2, 2025, with Nigeria placed in Group C alongside New Zealand, South Africa, and Samoa.

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