In a crucial encounter at the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Championship in Entebbe, Nigeria’s women’s national cricket team is set to take on hosts Uganda today in their final group-stage match.
The Nigerian team, having experienced a setback in their opening game against Namibia, rebounded with a confidence-boosting victory over archrivals Namibia in the second match, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against the formidable Ugandan side.
Despite a challenging start in the tournament, Nigeria demonstrated resilience and determination in a remarkable performance against Rwanda, who hold a five-place advantage in the rankings.
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Rwanda faced a formidable Nigerian bowling attack that limited them to 88/9 in 20 overs. Peculiar Agboya played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s bowling success, recording figures of 3/13 (4).
In the pursuit of the target, Nigeria faced a seemingly slow start against Rwanda’s bowling prowess, with opener Salome Sunday departing for a duck in the first over.
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Favour Eseigbe added 7 (13) before Agboya’s noteworthy contribution of 19 (17) became the breakthrough moment for Captain Blessing Etim’s side, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory by three runs.
Agboya, recognized as the Player of the Match, expressed gratitude to her teammates for their support and contributions to the team’s success.
“Thanks to my teammates, I was able to achieve this. Hopefully, we will continue to get better as we progress in the game,” she stated.
With a potential win against Uganda, Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the semifinals, edging closer to the coveted World Cup ticket.
The team’s journey in the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Championship reflects their determination to overcome challenges and make a significant impact on the international cricket stage.
