Nigeria Cricket Team Triumphs Over Nigeria A in T20 Series

Nigeria's cricket team bounced back from a previous defeat to Nigeria A, winning by two wickets in the reverse fixture of the Nigeria T20 Quadrangular Series at TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos. Chasing a target of 113 runs, Nigeria scored 113 for eight in 19.1 overs, achieving victory with five balls to spare.

This win avenged their earlier 19-run loss to Nigeria A in the tournament. Nigeria A had batted first, scoring 112 runs in their 20 overs.

The result tightens the competition, leaving Nigeria A at the top of the standings with three wins from three matches, while Nigeria and Sierra Leone each have three points. The Quadrangular Series serves as preparation for Nigeria's upcoming participation in the 2028 T20 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for October 18 to 25 in Abuja.

The national team is currently in camp under high-performance manager Stephen Mangongo, who took over in May after signing a three-year deal with the Nigeria Cricket Federation, succeeding Steve Tikolo.