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Originally published by Nation Sportssports
October 28, 2024
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From Kenya to Nigeria: Sarah Bhakita’s journey to a historic cricket milestone
She takes immense pride in being the first coach to guide Nigeria to its first-ever women’s Cricket World Cup...
✨ Key Highlights
Sarah Bhakita has made history by coaching Nigeria's Under-19 women’s cricket team to qualify for the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after a breakthrough victory in the Africa Division One qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Coach since January 2022, Bhakita previously played for Kenya for two decades before transitioning to coaching.
- The Nigeria Cricket Federation recognized her potential, leading to her appointment as a coach and eventual milestone achievement.
- Nigeria's team, known as the "Junior Female Yellow Greens," became Africa Division One champions after competing against Zimbabwe under challenging conditions.
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