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T20 Cricket World Cup: Nigeria Beat New Zealand’s U19 to Claims First Victory
Nigeria’s U-19 Women cricket team made history on Monday morning by beating New Zealand, a renowned cricket playing nation, in an ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 group match at the Sarawak Cricket Ground in Malaysia
In a contest curtailed by rain, Nigeria women batted first and were kept to 65/6. However, in reply, New Zealand only managed 63/6 with Nigeria securing a historic first-ever win in the competition by just two runs.
With the win, Nigeria have jumped to the top spot in Group C with three points followed by South Africa (two points), Samoa (one point) and New Zealand who were yet to open their account having lost both their matches so far.
Nigeria’s opening match of the tournament against Samoa at the same venue was abandoned without toss due to rain. Their second match, against New Zealand, was also heavily impacted by weather, with the contest being reduced to 13-overs-per-side.
Nigeria will next face South Africa in their third and final group match on Wednesday
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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