Nigeria’s junior female cricketers secure semi-final spot with big win
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have advanced to the semi-finals of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 after a dominant victory over Malawi. The team delivered a strong all-round performance, with standout contributions from Omosigho Eguakun, Beauty Oguai, Christabel Chukwuonye, and Shola Adekunle. Jennifer Godwin produced a remarkable bowling display to help seal the win. The back-to-back victories have placed Nigeria at the top of Group A.
Match highlights
- The Junior Female Yellow Greens defeated Malawi by 94 runs, posting 152 for seven in 20 overs and bowling out Malawi for 58.
- Shola Adekunle scored 32 off 27 balls and took two wickets for four runs, earning the Player of the Match award.
- Jennifer Godwin took four wickets for just five runs in 2.3 overs, dismantling Malawi’s batting lineup.
- Omosigho Eguakun and Beauty Oguai both contributed 26 runs each, while captain Christabel Chukwuonye added a quick 20.
- Nigeria now tops Group A with four points and a net run rate of 3.467, ahead of their final group game against hosts Tanzania.
