Nigeria Cricket Federation has announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier, scheduled to take place in Tanzania from August 30 to September 5.
Christabel Chukwuonye will captain the side, officially known as the Junior Female YellowGreens, with Shola Adenkule named as vice-captain. The final selection follows an extended preparation process involving regional training camps and a final evaluation phase in Benin, where players underwent technical assessment and competitive match testing.
The roster combines players with previous high-level experience, including Omosigho Eguakun, Peace Usen, Anointed Akhigbe, Deborah Bassey, and Jessica Bieni, alongside emerging talents Inyene Ubong, Beauty Oguai, Favour Effiong, Chisom Okpe, Jennifer Godwin, Praise Onaghise, and Glory Idiahi.
Nigeria will compete in a seven-nation tournament against Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi for a spot at the global event. The country previously qualified for the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025, with several players from that team subsequently advancing to the senior national side.
The team has relocated to Lagos to complete its final training camp, focusing on tactical preparation, match fitness, and team strategy prior to departing for Tanzania.