The players of the Richelieu Eagles express their pride and privilege in securing qualification for their third ICC T20 Men's World Cup.
They are determined to make the most of this opportunity and continue to make their fans proud.
Following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, hosted by Namibia from November 22nd to 30th at Wanderers and United, the players are taking a well-deserved break after two weeks of intense cricket.
The players and technical team are thrilled to have achieved all the goals they set before the tournament began, including qualifying for the World Cup and winning the tournament.
The icing on the cake is the fact that they remained unbeaten throughout the competition.
The Richelieu Eagles showcased exceptional performance by scoring an impressive total of 816 runs while only conceding 588. The tournament concluded with presentations to the top achievers, with Namibia and Uganda emerging as the top two teams.
Here are some thoughts from the Richelieu Eagles players on their qualification for the World Cup and their experience in the tournament:
Loftie-Eaton: "Qualifying for our third World Cup is an incredible honor, and we are determined to cherish every moment and continue making our fans proud."
Shikongo: "The hard work and dedication of our team paid off, and we are thrilled to have achieved our goal of qualifying for the World Cup. We are excited for what lies ahead."
Ya France: "It is a privilege to represent the Richelieu Eagles and be a part of the World Cup journey. We will work hard to make the most of this opportunity and strive for success."
NBC Sport also interviewed left-arm bowlers Jan Frylinck and Tangeni Lungameni, who played crucial roles in the Richelieu Eagles' success:
Frylinck: "Being a part of the Richelieu Eagles in this tournament has been an incredible experience. We are proud of our performance and look forward to the upcoming World Cup in the West Indies."
Lungameni: "Qualifying for the World Cup is a great achievement for our team. We are grateful for the opportunity and will continue to give our best to bring home more victories in June 2024."
As the Richelieu Eagles gear up for their third World Cup appearance, which will take place in the West Indies, cricket fans can anticipate another thrilling performance from the Eagles as they aim for further success.