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U-19 ICC World Cup: Team Nigeria up to qualification ticket

Posted : 26 March 2025

Nigeria’s U-19 male cricket team is hopeful of securing Africa’s sole ticket to the 2026 U-19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup.


Daniel Gim, the head coach of the team, gave this hint in Abuja, stating that the team was adequately prepared and ready to play its best cricket at the qualifiers.


Lagos will host the U-19 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, with six nations participating from March 28 to April 6.


With only one World Cup ticket at stake, Gim emphasized the team’s readiness for the challenge.


“The team has prepared well, all thanks to the NCF for giving us the support and the kind of preparation we needed.


“The preparations started a long time ago. At the time, we had about 38 players, and after rigorous training and practice, we had to trim the number to 24.


“Subsequently, we reduced the number to 17, who are now in camp, and from that number, we will name our final 14-man squad.


“We have had a series of training sessions in Benin, Abuja, and now Lagos, where we are set to welcome other countries and begin our quest for a World Cup opportunity,” Gim said.


Gim also added that the players are confident but will not underrate any team.


“The players are ready and very confident. Over the past few weeks, we have managed to improve their game to a level that their confidence is very high.


“They are ready for the task ahead, and we will not underrate or overrate any team but will look to play the best version of cricket.


“Although we will have the fans on our side, we are also familiar with the wicket and weather conditions, which will be to our advantage. However, we will not be complacent.


“We have a very strong batting and bowling side, and our fielding is fantastic. We are a balanced team, and we want to play a complete game, whether bowling or batting,” Gim added.


Nigeria will host Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Namibia, and Kenya as all teams compete for Africa’s lone qualifying slot to the World Cup.

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