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Former Benin Technical College student, Christabel Chukwuonye, has been appointed captain of Nigeria’s 14-player U-19 Women’s cricket team for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier in Tanzania.
The tournament, scheduled for August 30 to September 5, 2026, will see Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens battle other African teams for a place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Chukwuonye, an all-rounder, emerged as one of the key players in the squad following her impressive performances at the international level.
She was part of Nigeria’s U-19 World Cup team and further underlined her quality at the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament, where she claimed 17 wickets in nine matches.
Her experience is expected to be crucial as Nigeria begins its campaign in Tanzania, with the team seeking to secure qualification for the global youth competition.
Chukwuonye will be joined in the squad by three other former students of Benin Technical College, Beauty Oguai, Omosigho Eguakun and Peace Usen.
Their inclusion means four products of the institution will represent Nigeria at the crucial African qualifier.
The 14-player squad comprises Shola Adekunle, Anointed Akhigbe, Deborah Bassey (WK), Jessica Bieni, Christabel Chukwuonye (C), Favour Effiong, Omosigho Eguakun, Jennifer Godwin, Glory Idiahi, Beauty Oguai, Chisom Okpe, Praise Onaghise, Inyene Ubong and Peace Usen.
With four former students of Benin Technical College in the squad, the institution will have a strong representation as the Junior Female YellowGreens begin their quest for a place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Nigeria’s campaign in Tanzania is expected to provide the young players with another opportunity to strengthen their international experience while competing for one of Africa’s qualification spots.
For Chukwuonye, who combines all-round cricketing ability with previous international exposure, leading the team represents another major step in her emerging career as Nigeria targets success in the qualifier.
