Nigeria's Stephen Mangongo Prepares Team for T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Head coach Stephen Mangongo has called for calm among the Yellow Greens as Nigeria embarks on its quest to qualify for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The opening match against The Gambia is scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja, as part of the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C at the Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2.
Mangongo stated that the team has completed its preparations and is ready for the competition, emphasizing the need to translate training into performance. Nigeria aims to secure one of the two qualification spots available in the six-team tournament, which also includes Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Uganda.
The top two teams will advance to the Africa Regional Final in 2027. The competition runs until October 26, and Nigeria will have home advantage throughout.
This campaign is a significant test for Mangongo, who was appointed head coach and high-performance manager in May, as Nigeria seeks to establish itself among Africa's leading cricket nations.
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