Nigeria's cricket team, known as the Yellow-Greens, won the ICC T20 World Cup sub-regional African Qualifier C, defeating Botswana by 77 runs and setting the stage for the 2026 ICC T-20 World Cup.
Nigeria 's Yellow-Greens triumphed in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup sub-regional African Qualifier C, securing victory over Botswana by 77 runs. The Nigeria n team, unbeaten throughout the five-match tournament, dominated the final held on November 28, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nigeria won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a staggering 181/5 score that proved insurmountable for Botswana .
Key players Isaac Danladi and Sulaimon Runsewe contributed significantly with scores of 80 and 74 respectively. Both Nigeria and Botswana will join other African nations for the regional qualifier in 2025, with the top two teams advancing to the 2026 ICC T-20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
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