Nigeria and Rwanda set for crucial clash at NCF T20i
Nigeria and Rwanda’s women’s cricket teams are gearing up for a highly anticipated match at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval. Both sides have shown strong form in the ongoing Patricia Kambarami Cup, with Rwanda leading the points table and Nigeria close behind. New coach Theophilus Ibodeme is confident in his team’s evolving tactics. The teams have a long-standing rivalry, making this encounter especially significant.
Match highlights
- Rwanda leads the tournament points table with six points from three wins, while Nigeria has won both of its games so far.
- The upcoming match will be the 27th meeting between the two teams since 2019, with Rwanda winning 13 times, Nigeria 12, and one tie.
- Nigeria last won the NCF Women’s T20I in 2023, defeating Rwanda by nine runs in Lagos.
- The Female Yellow Greens started their campaign with an eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe U-19 and a 136-run victory against Ghana.
- Debutants Henrietta Mbam and Favour Effiong impressed in the win over Ghana, each taking three wickets.
