Nigeria and Uganda have secured qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final following their impressive campaigns at the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
The two teams booked their places in the next phase ahead of Sunday’s final round of fixtures, with the YellowGreens set to face Uganda in a contest that offers both sides an opportunity to conclude the group stage on a positive note.
The six-team competition features Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho and The Gambia, with the top two teams advancing to the Africa Regional Final in 2027 as the qualification race for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup continues.
Nigeria have capitalised on home advantage, recording victories over The Gambia, Zambia, Mozambique and Lesotho to establish themselves as one of the tournament’s leading sides.
The YellowGreens opened their campaign with a commanding 160-run victory over The Gambia, posting 262 for one before dismissing their opponents for 102. They followed up with a nine-wicket win against Zambia, a seven-wicket triumph over Mozambique and another seven-wicket victory against Lesotho.
Uganda have also delivered a strong campaign, beginning with an 87-run victory over Zambia before defeating Lesotho by five wickets. The Cricket Cranes subsequently recorded emphatic 10-wicket wins against The Gambia and Mozambique to confirm their place in the next phase.
Nigeria Face Uganda in Final-Day Showdown
Nigeria will meet Uganda at NCF Oval 1 in Abuja on Sunday, October 25, in a clash between the two qualified teams.
The YellowGreens will aim to maintain their winning momentum and complete the group stage unbeaten, while Uganda will be determined to finish their campaign with a victory against their fellow qualifiers.
The remaining fixtures will see The Gambia face Lesotho, while Mozambique take on Zambia, as the six-team competition concludes its round-robin stage.
With qualification secured, attention will now turn to the Africa Regional Final in 2027, where Nigeria and Uganda will face a stronger field in their pursuit of places at the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
For Nigeria, the successful campaign represents a significant step in their bid to return to cricket’s global showpiece, with the team looking to build on its home performances ahead of the next phase.
