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Cricket: Nigeria secures Africa’s sole ticket to 2025 U19 World Cup

The final game, played at Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, saw Nigeria win the toss and opt to bat, scoring 77 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.

In their chase, Zimbabwe started strongly, scoring 19/1 in 2.3 overs, but the rain halted play, and the match could not proceed.

However, ICC officials present adjudged Nigeria the winner for being the only unbeaten participant at the qualifier, having also topped their group.

Meanwhile, Uyi Akpata, President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, in his reaction to the victory, said that the qualification is a reward for the hard work and tenacity of everyone involved.

“First, I must thank the players for their boldness and dedication to this project. The board members too have been very supportive, and I will not forget the coaches and the technical team behind them.

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