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Nigeria U-19 girls beat Uganda in World Cup qualifier opener

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Summary

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens started their 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier with a four-wicket win over Uganda in Tanzania.

Highlights

  • Uganda were restricted to 59 for seven in 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat.
  • Chisom Okpe took two wickets for four runs, while Peace Usen finished with two for 12.
  • Uganda’s Tino Sarah took five wickets for 13 runs and briefly put pressure on Nigeria’s chase.
  • Omosigho Eguakun top-scored for Nigeria with 24 off 29 balls, and captain Christabel Chukwuonye added 13 off 10.
  • Nigeria’s next match is against Malawi, with a final group game against hosts Tanzania.

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