Nigeria completed an unbeaten ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign with a dramatic one-run victory over Uganda in Abuja on October 25, 2026.
The hosts scored 148 in 19.4 overs before restricting Uganda to 147/9 from 20 overs.
Isaac Danladi Stars in Historic Victory
Isaac Danladi scored 47 from 28 deliveries, while Selim Salau contributed 30 and Ali Rahmon added 35.
Uganda’s Joseph Baguma impressed with figures of 4/21.
During Uganda’s chase, captain Riazat Ali Shah struck 60 from 36 balls to keep his team in contention.
Uganda required six runs from the final over but fell one run short following a dramatic final-ball run-out.
Danladi was named Player of the Match.
The victory gave Nigeria five wins from five matches and secured the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C title.
Nigeria and Uganda have both qualified for the 2027 Africa Regional Final, part of the qualification pathway for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
