Osimhen, Oshoala in final shortlists for CAF awards
The Super Falcons are among the three nominees for the CAF Women National Team of the Year award.
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Zimbabwe Name Uncapped Duo In Squad For T20I Series Against Ireland
Zimbabwe Cricket on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20 international series against Ireland and included two uncapped players. The three-match T20I series will begin on Thursday at Harare Sports Club. Middle-order batter Brian Bennett and pace bowler Trevor Gwandu have been added to the squad against Ireland. They are among the four changes made to the side that failed to secure one of the two ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2023 places that were up for grabs at the regional qualifier tournament recently held in Namibia. While leg-spinner Brandon Mavuta and batter Tony Munyonga have earned recalls, the selectors have dropped pace bowler Tendai Chatara and left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza as well as opening batters Innocent Kaia and Nick Welch.
Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Who will win the trophy?
The domestic club seasons may be in full flow right now, but a festival of international football will kick-start the 2024 schedule. As Qatar prepares to host the AFC Asian Cup on January 12th, Ivory Coast is ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations, starting on January 13th 2024.
Uganda Make History With T20 World Cup 2024 Qualification. Team Dance Is Viral - Watch
It was a historic moment for Uganda cricket team as they qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 set to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America. Uganda booked their spot in the competition with a nine-wicket victory over Rwanda on Thursday and what followed was a spirited celebration from the team members and staff. In a video going viral on social media, the team members were seen dancing as a group and then posing for pictures. It will be joining Namibia as the second side to enter the main tournament from the Africa Qualifier. In the regional final of the Africa Qualifier, Uganda ensured a top-two finish with the victory over Rwanda, their fifth in six matches.
Namibia Seal Spot In 2024 T20 World Cup With Victory Over Tanzania
Namibia became the first team from the Africa Region Qualifier to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup with a 58-run victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. The win secured Namibia's spot in the tournament, which will be held in the US and West Indies. Namibia's flawless record of five wins in five games confirmed their spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and included victories over - Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. After getting ahead of Tanzania, the Eagles claimed the two points necessary for the qualification and continued to sit on top of the table with 10 points.
Nigeria beats Tanzania, restores hope of Cricket World Cup
‘Nigeria’s Prosper Useni (right) receiving the most valuable player<br />award from ICC Africa’s Gerrie Pennier Van Die after the game against Tanzania…yesterday.
Yellow Greens land in Namibia, begin qualification campaign against Kenya
Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket national team, Yellow Greens, will begin their campaign for a ticket to the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup tomorrow when they meet Kenya in their opening game.