Nigeria’s women’s national cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, announced their arrival in style at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 with a resounding 96-run victory over Sierra Leone on Saturday.
The Nigerians, batting first, put on an impressive display with the bat, piling up a competitive total.
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The top order set the tone with confident stroke play, while the middle order consolidated with quick runs to ensure Nigeria crossed a commanding mark.
Their intent was clear from the onset, dictating the pace and putting Sierra Leone under pressure.
In reply, Sierra Leone struggled to cope with Nigeria’s disciplined bowling attack and sharp fielding.
The Female Yellow Greens bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, forcing errors and regularly picking up wickets to dismantle their opponents’ chase.
The gulf in quality was evident as Sierra Leone fell well short of the target, handing Nigeria a 96-run win, their first step in what promises to be a competitive qualifying campaign.
Nigeria Cricket Federation officials described the victory as “a strong statement of intent,” praising the teamwork, energy, and composure shown by the players.
Team coaches also noted that the win boosts confidence as the squad looks ahead to tougher fixtures in the coming days.
This opening triumph not only sets the tone for Nigeria’s campaign but also sends a clear signal to other contenders in the Africa Qualifier that the Female Yellow Greens are here to compete for a ticket to the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Nigeria will now aim to sustain this momentum as they prepare for their next match in the tournament.
