The Female Yellow Greens of Nigeria sent a clear warning to their rivals at the 2025 Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament, steamrolling Cameroon by a staggering 104 runs at Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2.
This is Nigeria’s second win of the tournament and came courtesy of an explosive unbeaten half-century from Salome Sunday and a ruthless bowling display that left Cameroon in tatters.
Salome Sunday Lights Up Gahanga
After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Nigeria delivered a masterclass in T20 batting.
The charge was led by Salome Sunday, who played with poise and power to reach an unbeaten 53 off just 36 balls, smashing boundaries and rotating the strike effortlessly.
Her knock was the backbone of Nigeria’s imposing total of 140 for 4 in 20 overs.
She was well supported by Esther Sandy with 23 runs and Kehinde Amusa, who added a quick 19, pushing Nigeria to a formidable total.
Cameroon’s Batting Collapse
In response, Cameroon’s chase never got off the ground.
Facing tight lines and aggressive bowling from the Nigerians, their batters crumbled under pressure, posting just 36 runs for 6 wickets in 9 overs before the game ended.
Kehinde Amusa, who had earlier impressed with the bat, turned destroyer with the ball—taking 2 wickets for just 4 runs in her two-over spell.
She was ably supported by Liliane Ude and Rukayat Abdulrasaq, who claimed one wicket apiece in a disciplined team effort.
Match Summary – Nigeria vs Cameroon
Venue: Gahanga Cricket Stadium 2, Rwanda
Toss: Nigeria won and elected to bat
Result: Nigeria won by 104 runs
Nigeria Innings: 140/4 (20 overs)
A strong, composed batting performance saw Nigeria post 140 runs for the loss of four wickets.
Salome Sunday: 53* (36 balls) – anchored the innings with an unbeaten half-century
Esther Sandy: 23 runs
Kehinde Amusa: 19 runs
Nigeria’s batters capitalized on loose deliveries and ran well between the wickets, keeping the scoreboard ticking throughout the innings.
Cameroon Innings: 36/6 (9 overs)
Cameroon never found rhythm in the chase and crumbled under the pressure of Nigeria’s tight bowling.
Kehinde Amusa (Nigeria): 2 wickets for 4 runs (2 overs) – effective with both bat and ball
Liliane Ude: 1 wicket – bowled a tight spell
Rukayat Abdulrasaq: 1 wicket – continued her consistent form
Cameroon’s batters had no answer to Nigeria’s disciplined attack, collapsing to 36/6 in just 9 overs before the match ended.
Nigeria’s Tournament Outlook
With this win, Nigeria improves their standing with 2 wins from 5 games, bouncing back strongly after earlier stumbles in the round-robin phase.
The victory has given them a significant net run rate boost which is a crucial factor as teams jockey for semifinal spots. They’ll however face stiffer challenges ahead
The Female Yellow Greens now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures with eyes firmly set on a semi-final berth.
