Nigeria and Uganda Dominate T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Abuja

Nigeria and Uganda have started strong in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C, held in Abuja. As of the latest standings, Nigeria is at the top of the six-team table with four points from two matches and a net run rate of 5.6129.

Uganda also has four points but a lower net run rate of 3.8635. Lesotho and Mozambique are in third and fourth positions, each with two points after one win and one loss, while Zambia and The Gambia have yet to win a match.

The tournament commenced on 20 October and features a round-robin format among Nigeria, Uganda, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, and The Gambia. The top two teams will advance to the next phase of the qualification pathway for the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Bukola Olopade, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, welcomed the teams and highlighted the event as a platform to showcase African cricket talent and strengthen relationships across the continent.