Nigeria Hosts ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abuja
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C is set to begin in Abuja, with six nations (Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Gambia, Mozambique, and Lesotho) competing for two places in the Africa finals. Nigeria's head coach, Steve Mangongo, emphasized the team's determination to capitalize on their home advantage, stating, "We are in it to win it." He noted that Nigeria has made necessary preparations and aims to deliver a strong performance.
Uganda's media manager, Innocent Noawula, highlighted the Cricket Cranes' goal to return to the World Cup after missing a previous qualifying opportunity, aiming to correct past mistakes. Zambia's head coach, Isaac Mwaba, acknowledged the challenges ahead as the team returns to ICC competition after an eight-year hiatus, expressing hope for a strong showing in Abuja.
The tournament is viewed as a critical step towards the World Cup for all participating teams.
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