Kwibuka Tournament: Female Yellow Greens Edge Tanzania, Set Sights On Rwanda

Kwibuka Tournament: Female Yellow Greens Edge Tanzania, Set Sights On Rwanda

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens clinched their first win of the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament with a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Tanzania, sending a strong message to upcoming opponents, including hosts Rwanda, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian side started their innings cautiously but remained composed despite early setbacks. Captain Eseigbe anchored the innings masterfully, guiding the team through to the 18th over and helping them reach 83/8 in their 20 overs to secure the win.

Having previously struggled against Tanzania, this triumph marks a significant turnaround for Nigeria, reflecting the team’s growing resilience and maturity on the international stage as they gear up for the World Cup qualifiers later this year.

The win lifts Nigeria to sixth place on the standings as they aim for a semi-final berth. Their next challenge comes on Saturday against tournament hosts Rwanda.

The tournament features nine teams competing in to a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.