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The schedule also includes strength and conditioning sessions, tactical-focused practice, recovery methods, practice matches, and performance assessments to sharpen technique and clarify specific roles within the team.<\/p>\n<p>After the four-week programme concludes, Nigeria will announce the final 14-man squad that will represent the country at the qualifier.<\/p>\n<h2>Invited players<\/h2>\n<p>The invited squad members are: Ali Rahmon, Hossana Omonkhobhio, Kenneth Boniface, Abdullahi Ismail, Okasha Isiyaku, Progress Osagie, Ejiofor Chimezie, Emmanuel Oladejo, Ayodele Daniel, Peculiar Egemesi, Balogun Daniel, Pelumi Orimolade, Folajimo Owolabi, Segun Hamzat Olayinka, Princewill Chigozie, Andrew Abah, Miracle Emonena, Bright Edem, and Ayeni Precious.<\/p>\n<h2>Division 2 mission<\/h2>\n<p>Nigeria will be targeting qualification from Division 2 to Division 1 during the tournament, with the camp acting as the platform to prepare the Under-19 team for the competition in Rwanda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has launched a four-week High-Performance Camp for the Junior YellowGreens as the team prepares for the ICC Under-19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup Division 2 Qualifier in Rwanda, set for 7\u201316 August. 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