Nigeria secured a second consecutive win at the ongoing International Cricket Council U-19 World Cup Africa Division Two qualifiers in Abuja yesterday.
The side coached by Daniel Gim defeated Rwanda in the opening game on Friday and followed it up with another 10 wicket victory over Botswana.
The two victories have moved Nigeria closer to another World Cup dream.
The game played at the Cricket Pitch B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja saw Nigeria winning the toss and electing to bowl first.
Elochukwu Ndububem and captain Ridwan Kareem stood out against Botswana, jointly taking out 6 wickets in 11 overs.
The visiting side needed to rely on Karabo Makwatse and Leungo Mosalaesi to put up 36 runs in 25 balls collectively to see Botswana score 56 runs all out in 24.2 overs.
A disciplined Nigerian side came on to chase the target, relying only on the partnership of Pam Paul and Selim Salam to finish the game with 58 runs, no loss of wickets in 10.5 overs.
Nigeria face Sierra Leone tomorrow in their final Group B game.
A total of six teams are currently featuring in the qualifiers, with the top three teams progressing to the next stage of the World Cup qualifiers.
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