Cricket: Junior Female Yellow Greens secure first points at U19 World Cup after match abandonment

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Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have earned their first points in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup without taking the field, as their match against Samoa was regrettably abandoned due to a wet outfield.

The match was planned to take place at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, with a start time initially set for 3:30 AM (WAT). However, persistent rain led to both teams being awarded points as they prepare for their upcoming games.

Having secured their initial points, the Junior Female Yellow Greens will now focus on their next challenges, facing New Zealand on January 20 and South Africa on January 22.

As the competition progresses, the Junior Female Yellow Greens are steadfast in their mission to represent Nigeria with pride and leave a lasting impression in the tournament.

Having clinched the Africa Qualifier Division 1 title in Kigali, Rwanda last September, the team is now focused on making history at the World Cup in Malaysia, scheduled from January 18 to February 2, 2025.

Coach Sarah Bakhita expressed her disappointment regarding the abandoned match but quickly redirected her attention to the forthcoming game: “Today’s match did not yield the results we expected, but we can only manage what is within our control, so we eagerly anticipate the next match,” she stated.

Bakhita emphasized the team’s determination and commitment to giving their best in the upcoming match to achieve their tournament goals.

“As we prepare for the next game, we will give it our all because we understand what is at stake. Our immediate aim is to reach the semifinals before we can consider bringing the cup back to Nigeria, so we must rally together and put forth our best effort in the next game,” the coach asserted.

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