Nigeria and Uganda secured their locations within the ICC Males’s U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One after recording convincing victories of their respective Division Two matches in opposition to Mozambique and Sierra Leone.
Nigeria produced the largest results of the day, crushing Mozambique by 407 runs after posting an imposing 464 for six in 50 overs earlier than bowling them out for simply 54 in 23 overs.
The victory was Nigeria’s third consecutive win of the match.
Nigeria’s batting was led by an excellent efficiency from Peculiar Egemasi, who was named Participant of the Match after scoring 123 runs from 84 balls, together with 18 fours and a six. He completed with a strike charge of 146.43.
Shiny Nyong was equally damaging, smashing 137 runs from simply 53 balls, together with 12 sixes, at a outstanding strike charge of 258.49.
Hosanna Omonkhobhio additionally made a worthwhile contribution, scoring 84 from 73 balls as Nigeria reached 464 for six.
Nigeria’s dominance continued with the ball, with Kenneth Boniface taking three wickets for simply 13 runs as Mozambique collapsed to 54 all out.
Mozambique’s batting struggled to deal with the Nigerian assault. Rodrigue Rui Mangue top-scored with 19 runs from 13 balls, whereas Charles Manuel Mbebe added 10 and Emerson Rita contributed 11 from 16 balls.
Talking after the match, Nigeria’s Ali Rahmon mentioned the workforce had entered the sport with a transparent plan to limit Mozambique to a low complete after posting a giant rating.
“We selected to bat first to limit them beneath 100, and that’s what occurred. We secured the third win.”
The outcome provides Nigeria vital momentum as they proceed their push for a spot within the subsequent division.
Uganda preserve good run
Uganda, in the meantime, maintained their good report with a 98-run victory over Sierra Leone.
Uganda have been bowled out for 152 in 45.3 overs earlier than dismissing Sierra Leone for simply 54 in 28.4 overs.
The outcome gave Uganda a fourth win in 4 matches, confirming their qualification for Division One on the subsequent stage.
Robert Owili top-scored for Uganda with 53 runs from 83 balls, whereas Richard Sohera made 31 from 55 balls and was named Participant of the Match for his contribution to Uganda’s victory.
Sierra Leone struggled to construct partnerships throughout their chase. Charles Kamara made 26 from 67 balls, whereas Ibrahim Bangura added 23 from 41 deliveries and in addition claimed one wicket.
Uganda’s good four-match report underlines their dominance within the match and secures their development to Division One alongside Nigeria and hosts Rwanda.
Saturday Fixtures
9:30 Rwanda vs Uganda — Gahanga Essential Oval
9:30: Sierra Leone vs Nigeria —Gahanga B Oval
9:30: Ghana vs Mozambique — RP-Kigali Oval
