Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have qualified for the Super Six stage of the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup, and coach Sarah Bakhita remains confident in her team’s abilities despite a recent loss to South Africa.
The team’s qualification is a significant accomplishment, secured through a crucial point earned against Samoa and a memorable victory over New Zealand, even after their defeat in the final group stage match against South Africa.
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Bakhita acknowledged that the pressure affected her players in the South Africa game, particularly during the run chase. “There was pressure especially when we came in to chase the score. The girls didn’t manage to hold their nerves very well but that is not an indication of their capabilities,” she stated.
Despite this setback, Bakhita’s belief in her team remains strong as they move into the Super Six. “I still believe in the girls, we still believe in their capabilities. Going into the super six, the wheats have been separated from the chaffs. We know that now the teams we are facing are tougher teams,” she explained.
Looking ahead to the Super Six, Bakhita emphasized the need for strategic adjustments. “We will be facing number 1 and 2 in group B so we have to go back to the drawing board and ensure that we fine tune things and rectify what we did wrong and bounce back with a positive attitude for the next game.”
Bakhita remains optimistic about their chances of reaching the semi-finals. “We still have hopes for the semifinals, if we get our four points, then we can get somewhere,” she added.
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