Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, opened their campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C with a commanding 160-run victory over The Gambia at the NCF Oval 2, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on the 20.10.2026.
Selim Salau led the charge with an unbeaten 105 off 58 balls, supported by Isaac Danladi’s 86 off 48 deliveries and Isaac Okpe’s explosive unbeaten 56 off just 16 balls, as Nigeria posted 262/1 in 20 overs.
The YellowGreens then dismissed The Gambia for 102 in 17.2 overs, with Ridwan Abdulkareem and Sylvester Okpe taking three wickets apiece.
Nigeria’s next fixture is against Zambia on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, as the YellowGreens continue their campaign in Abuja. The six-team qualifier features Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Lesotho, Mozambique and The Gambia, with the top two teams advancing to the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final on the pathway to the 2028 tournament.
The National Sports Commission commended the team on this impressive performance and wishes the YellowGreens continued success as they pursue their qualification ambitions.
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