Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Nigeria's senior women's cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, touched down in Namibia on Friday (today) to launch their campaign in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, a tournament that runs from 28 August to 7 September.

The 14-player contingent, led by head coach Leke Oyede, departed Lagos on Thursday night via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

On Monday, Oyede confirmed his final squad, with fast bowler Peculiar Agboya named captain. The team also boasts experienced campaigners such as Piety Lucky, Salome Sunday, and wicketkeeper Sarah Etim, among others.

Nigeria are drawn in Group A, alongside Sierra Leone, hosts Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The Female Yellow Greens open their account aga...