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Junior Female Yellow Greens Captain Promises Strong Performance in Malaysia
Junior Female Yellow Greens captain Lucky Piety has assured Nigerians that the team will deliver an impressive performance at the ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup in Malaysia next year. Nigeria secured their spot in the tournament after defeating Zimbabwe in the Africa Qualifier Division 1 final held in Kigali, Rwanda.
In a tense match, the Junior Yellow Greens scored 77 runs, while Zimbabwe’s innings was halted by rain, resulting in Nigeria being named the best team in the tournament by ICC Africa. This marks the second time Nigeria has qualified for a cricket World Cup, following the men’s U-19 team’s qualification for the South Africa tournament in 2019.
“First of all, we are grateful for the support back home, and yes, expect more from us at the World Cup,” Piety said in an interview after the final. “When we were in the group stage, we knew we could be the best, and there was no looking back from there.”
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced that preparations for the World Cup will commence immediately. Uyi Akpata, the NCF chairman, expressed gratitude to the players for their dedication and emphasized the need for additional resources to ensure a successful campaign.
“The World Cup is a bigger task; we need more resources and a robust plan to run a successful campaign. All hands must be on deck, and it starts now,” Akpata stated.
Nigeria will compete in Group C alongside New Zealand, South Africa, and Samoa. The victorious Junior Female Yellow Greens are expected to return to Nigeria today, with a reception planned at the Tafawa Balewa Cricket Oval in Lagos.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The tournament will take place from November 9 to November 23, as announced on CAF’s official website.
Morocco previously hosted the last edition of this prestigious competition. Among the eight teams competing this year is Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens. The current title holders are Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.
The tournament offers significant financial incentives, with winners receiving $400,000 and runners-up taking home $250,000.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks after scoring three times in a dominant 6-0 victory against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
In addition to his goals, the 37-year-old forward also provided two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. With this win, Argentina solidifies its position in the South American qualifiers, currently leading the table three points ahead of second-placed Colombia and six points clear of their arch-rivals Brazil.
On the same evening, Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League but was held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving the superstar visibly upset post-match.
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly planning a January transfer move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. After spending last season on loan at Brighton in the Premier League, Fati, now 21, returned to Barcelona but has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick.
Once considered a potential successor to Lionel Messi, Fati’s limited opportunities at Barça have fueled speculation about a possible departure. According to *AS*, Mourinho is keen to bring the Spain international to the Turkish league, offering him the chance for regular football at Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce’s sporting director, Mario Branco, is expected to initiate discussions with Fati’s representatives soon, confident that the promise of consistent playing time will help secure the forward’s move.
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