Nigeria secure U19 Women's World Cup place after thrilling Africa Qualifier final

Nigeria secured their place at next year’s U19 Women’s T20 World Cup after edging Zimbabwe by four runs in the final of the Africa Qualifier in Dar es Salaam. They remained unbeaten throughout the competition and earned Africa’s sole qualification spot for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Meanwhile, apart from Nigeria, South Africa will also represent Africa, having earned direct qualification.