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Nigeria qualifies for the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:07 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Nigeria qualifies for the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
Summary

Nigeria secured a spot in the upcoming Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after a victory against Zimbabwe. The match concluded on September 7, 2026, finalizing the qualification process for the tournament. By earning this win, Nigeria joins South Africa as the second African representative in the field. The global competition is scheduled to take place in Bangladesh and Nepal next year. Nigeria successfully navigated the qualification path to ensure their place among the participating teams. The side will now prepare to face international opposition in the tournament host nations.

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  • •Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe to qualify for the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.
  • •The win makes Nigeria the second African team to qualify for the event.
  • •South Africa also qualified as an African representative.
  • •The tournament will take place in Bangladesh and Nepal next year.
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  • 7:07 AMESPNcricinfo — Nigeria edge Zimbabwe in thriller to qualify for Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
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Nigeria are the second African team after South Africa to qualify for the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal next year

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