The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled a 14-player squad for the Female Yellow Greens, who will represent Nigeria at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, www.aclsports.com reports.
The tournament will take place in Namibia from August 28 to September 7, 2025.
Captain, Peculiar Agboya will lead the team, alongside experienced wicketkeeper Sarah Etim and all-rounder Lucky Piety. Other notable inclusions are Salome Sunday, Lilian Ude, Oseyande Omonkhobhio, Kehinde Amusa, Shola Adekunle, Victory Igbinedion, Omosigho Eguakun, Christabel Chukwuonye, Usen Peace, Racheal Samson, and Anointed Akhigbe.
Nigeria faces a stern test in Namibia, having been drawn in the same group as Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, hosts Namibia, and Sierra Leone. Only the top two sides will advance to the global qualifiers later in the year.
The Africa Qualifier serves as a crucial pathway to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, providing Nigeria another opportunity to showcase its growing talent against some of the continent’s strongest teams.
