The Junior Yellow Greens, Nigeria’s Under-19 cricket team, have begun their World Cup qualifiers in Lagos. The team is competing in the International Cricket Council’s Africa Qualifier, which is being held at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos.
According to the Nigeria Cricket Federation, the Junior Yellow Greens are ready to take on the best teams from Africa and secure a spot at the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The team has been training hard and is confident in their abilities.
“We are excited to host the ICC Africa Qualifier in Lagos and we are confident that our team will perform well,” said a spokesperson for the Nigeria Cricket Federation. “We have a talented group of young players who are eager to make a name for themselves in international cricket.”
The Junior Yellow Greens will face stiff competition from other African teams, including Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. However, the team is determined to succeed and make Nigeria proud.
“We know that the competition will be tough, but we are ready for the challenge,” said the team’s captain. “We have been training hard and we are confident in our abilities. We will do our best to make Nigeria proud and secure a spot at the World Cup.”
The ICC Africa Qualifier is a crucial step in the Junior Yellow Greens’ journey to the World Cup. The team will need to finish in the top two of the qualifier to secure a spot at the World Cup.
The Junior Yellow Greens’ first match is against Uganda, and the team is eager to get started. With the support of their fans and the determination to succeed, the Junior Yellow Greens are ready to take on the best teams from Africa and make their mark on the international cricket stage.