Rwanda Edge Nigeria, Wins NCF Women’s T20 Maiden Edition

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Nigeria female cricket lost to the Rwanda female team by 53 runs at the tournament’s finals on Sunday at the TBS, Lagos.

Nigeria went into field with Saturday’s winning mentality as they slowed the big-hitting Rwanda team to 125/5. It all looked possible for Nigerians to walk away with the trophy by scoring 130 runs in the second innings.

The fortunes turned as Nigeria lost big wickets including Blessing Etim and Salome Sunday at awkward moments, putting a Herculean task on Nigerian girls.

Rwanda afterwards tightened the screw on leaving Nigeria to chase 130 targets with tail-ender batters. Nigeria only made a paltry 76 runs for a loss of 10 wickets.

The Most Valuable Player of the tournament was Rwandan Vumilia Marguerite. Nigeria’s Lilian Ude won the Best Behaved player award.

ICC Africa Patricia Kambarami commends Nigeria for successful hosting and for achieving so much in cricket development in recent times.

Similarly, the representative of the Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, Mrs. Mbora Ikana applauded Nigeria Cricket Federation for making Nigeria proud through bountiful cricket achievements.

NCF President, Mr Uyi Akpata assures more cricket exploits while appreciating partners and sponsors.

“Thank you for the fantastic response, particularly Access Bank. History has been made we can host an internationally sanctioned event here. By God’s grace this time next year, it’s going to be an 8-Nation Female Tournament.” Mr Akpata said.

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