Nigeria unveils squad for U-19 cricket World Cup qualifiers
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has announced the 14-player Junior Yellow Greens squad for the upcoming ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Rwanda. The team, captained by Rahmon Ali, was selected through a rigorous multi-phase process in Abuja and Lagos. The tournament will see Nigeria compete against Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone for promotion to Division 1. Head coach Daniel Gim emphasized the team’s ambition to progress beyond Division 2 and ultimately secure a World Cup spot.
Match highlights
- The Junior Yellow Greens will play in the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 in Rwanda from August 9 to 15.
- The squad was chosen after a demanding selection process involving camps in Abuja and Lagos.
- Rahmon Ali leads the team, with players like Ismail Abdullahi, Andrew Abah, and Precious Ayeni included.
- Nigeria faces Uganda on the opening day, Sunday, August 9.
- The top three teams from Division 2 will advance to Division 1, joining Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania.
