Junior YellowGreens secure promotion after dominant win
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have earned their place back in Division One of African youth cricket after a strong showing in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division Two. The team capped their campaign with a commanding 165-run victory over Sierra Leone, finishing second overall. Standout performances included an unbeaten century from Keneth Boniface and key contributions from captain Ali Rahmon. The squad’s consistent play throughout the tournament has set them up for tougher competition ahead.
Match highlights
- Junior YellowGreens won four out of five matches in the tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda.
- In their final game, they scored 311 for nine in 50 overs and bowled out Sierra Leone for 146.
- Keneth Boniface hit an unbeaten century off 74 balls, while Ali Rahmon anchored the innings with 74 runs.
- Bowlers Daniel Ayodele and Pelumi Orimolade each took three wickets to help seal the win.
- The team’s performance earned them a runners-up finish and promotion to Division One, where they will face Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
