Nigeria women’s cricket team all-rounder Lilian Ude praised her teammates after their 36-run victory over Sierra Leone at the ongoing Kwibuka31 tournament in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Yellow-Greens put up a strong all-round performance on Saturday, June 8, to register their first win of the competition, keeping their hopes alive for a semi-final spot.
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Ude, who delivered a tight bowling spell and contributed in the field, said the team showed resilience during difficult moments and credited their success to consistent effort in batting, bowling, and fielding.
“We showed resilience in tough moments,” Ude said after the match. “Batting, bowling, and fielding were consistent throughout—that’s what got us this crucial win.”
The win comes after a difficult start to the tournament for Nigeria, who now prepare for key group-stage matches against Malawi and Uganda. A strong finish in these fixtures could secure the team a place in the semi-finals.
Ude called on fans to continue supporting the team through all phases of the competition, promising that the players remain committed to making the country proud.
The Kwibuka31 tournament, hosted annually in Rwanda to honor the memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, features women’s national teams from across Africa and runs from June 3 to 14, 2025
