Nigeria's YellowGreens qualify for T20 World Cup 2027
On October 24, 2026, the Nigeria senior men’s national cricket team, known as the YellowGreens, defeated Lesotho by seven wickets in Abuja, securing their qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2027. After winning the toss, Lesotho batted first but struggled against Nigeria's bowling attack, losing all 10 wickets for just 62 runs in 12.5 overs.
Captain Chima Akachukwu led the bowling effort with four wickets for 14 runs, while Elochukwu Ndubudem and Kenneth Boniface contributed with two wickets each. In response, Nigeria chased down the target, scoring 65 for three in 7.4 overs.
Ridwan Abdulkareem scored an unbeaten 28 off 18 balls, and Miracle Akhigbe supported with an unbeaten 26 off 25 balls. Nigeria's victory, with 74 balls remaining, showcased their strong bowling and middle-order batting.
The team will face Uganda in their final group-stage match on October 25, 2026, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record.
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