Nigeria's Junior YellowGreens Defeat Ghana in Cricket Match
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens rebounded from an opening day defeat against Uganda with a commanding five-wicket victory over Ghana at Gahanga Oval. After restricting Ghana to 93 all out, Nigeria chased down the target with 27 overs to spare.
Kenneth Boniface excelled with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 30 runs and taking 4 wickets for 33 runs. The team’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding were pivotal in their performance.
Earlier, Nigeria had faced Uganda, where they posted 176 all out, with Boniface scoring 97 runs. However, Uganda successfully chased the target, winning by five wickets.
The Junior YellowGreens are now set to face tournament hosts Rwanda on August 12, 2026, followed by matches against Mozambique and Sierra Leone, which are crucial for their qualification for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. Captain Ali Rahmon emphasized the need for tactical improvements following their performance against Ghana.
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