Nigeria's U19 Girls Secure 2027 World Cup Spot | Nigeria News

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are back at the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after a nail-biting four-run win over Zimbabwe in the Africa Qualifier final — a repeat of their 2024 triumph. Defending 98, Nigeria held firm as Zimbabwe collapsed for 94 in the final over, led by standout bowler Peace Usen (3/19) and late wickets from Anointed Akhigbe. The team, undefeated throughout the tournament, showcased grit with key contributions from captain Christabel Chukwuonye, Beauty Oguai, and Jessica Bieni. This marks their second straight appearance at the global stage, following a sixth-place finish last year — and they’re set to compete in the 2027 edition co-hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeda36b33e28f49e