Nigeria Cricket Federation has opened camp for Junior Female Yellow Greens ahead qualifiers in Tanzania campaign. Qualifiers are scheduled from September 25 to October 4 in Tanzania later this year. Nigeria finished sixth at last U-19 World Cup in Malaysia impressively recently. Team under Lucky Piety reached Super Six against strong opponents successfully.
Federation assembled 21 players for first camping phase preparation exercise. Players train at NCF High-Performance Centre in Benin Edo State currently. Kenyan coach Sarah Bhakita leads training alongside Theophilus Ebidome expertise. Both coaches previously supported team during Malaysia World Cup campaign successfully. Most players emerged from 2025 and 2026 U-17 Championships scouting pipeline.
Second camping phase continues in Abuja before final selection process. Nigeria will face Namibia Rwanda Tanzania Uganda and Zimbabwe teams. Kenya and Malawi also join qualifiers after Division 2 promotion recent. Division 1 winner joins South Africa at World Cup stage next. Nigeria stunned Zimbabwe in 2024 to secure sole World Cup ticket memorable. The camp strengthens Nigeria’s preparation strategy for international youth women’s cricket development pathway progression system.
Training sessions focus on batting bowling fitness and tactical discipline under structured coaching program daily. Selectors continue scouting emerging talent from national championships ensuring consistent pipeline for team growth pathway. Competition will be intense as African teams battle for World Cup qualification spots earn places. Coaching continuity gives Nigeria tactical stability and improved performance expectations in qualifiers campaign advantage boost. Nigeria aims to secure qualification again and build stronger global presence in cricket future success.
