Nigeria's YellowGreens Defeat Lesotho to Qualify for 2027 T20 World Cup
Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, known as the YellowGreens, secured their spot in the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final after a decisive seven-wicket victory over Lesotho at the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C held in Abuja. The match took place on Saturday, where Nigeria's bowlers showcased a disciplined performance, bowling Lesotho out for just 62 runs in 12.5 overs.
Captain Chima Akachukwu led the bowling attack with impressive figures of four wickets for 14 runs in 3.5 overs. Elochukwu Ndubudem and Kenneth Boniface also contributed with two wickets each.
In response, Nigeria chased down the target, scoring 65 for three in 7.4 overs, with Ridwan Abdulkareem finishing unbeaten on 28 and Miracle Akhigbe contributing 26 not out. This victory not only extended Nigeria's unbeaten streak in the tournament but also brought them closer to qualifying for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Nigeria will face Uganda in their final group-stage match on October 25.
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