Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens made history at the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, finishing in the top six and securing automatic qualification for the next edition.
Star performer and MVP against Ireland, Lillian Ude, has described the experience as “exciting and memorable.”
Despite making their debut on the global stage, Ude revealed that the team embraced the challenge with confidence and determination, ensuring they enjoyed every moment.
“We Made It Through!” – Ude on Nigeria’s Resilient Mindset
Ude revealed that the team’s positive attitude helped them navigate the tournament successfully.
“It was fun. The experience was fun, irrespective of the fact that it was our debut game, but we made it through.”
“We just had to add fun to our experience, and it was really nice.”
“We Were 110% Ready for Everything”
Rain interruptions disrupted some of Nigeria’s matches, including a crucial fixture against England. However, Ude is proud of the team’s ability to bounce back from setbacks.
“We were 110% ready for everything, anything that happened.”
“So, the rain stopped most of our actions, but irrespective of that, we still came back strong.”
“These things are things that I thought we could not have done.”
Looking Ahead to 2027
With automatic qualification secured for the 2027 ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Nepal and Bangladesh, the Junior Yellow Greens have proven themselves as a rising force in women’s cricket.
They will now focus on making a better impression with their preparations ahead of the World Cup.
