Nigeria secured a dramatic, first ever spot in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2020, after they beat Sierra Leone by two wickets, on the final day of the Africa qualifying tournament in Namibia. Aho had also taken two wickets earlier, when Sierra Leone posted 138 all out at Affies Park in Windhoek. John Bangura chipped in with hearty 21, and as Sierra Leone refused to go quietly. Nigeria qualify for next year's ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup! FROM THE ARCHIVES: As #Nigeria create history by qualifying for the Under 19 World Cup in South Africa, @fancricket12 looks at how cricket is slowly gaining foothold in the African nation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 24, 2019 06:11 UTC