In a thrilling final held on Sunday evening at the Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria’s Yellow Greens triumphed over Rwanda to claim the West Africa Trophy.
The Nigerian team posted a formidable total of 158 runs in their 20 overs, while Rwanda fell short, bowled out for 118 runs within the same timeframe.
Winning the toss, Nigeria opted to bat first and set a challenging target. The Yellow Greens displayed impressive batting prowess, reaching 158 runs before handing over the pitch to their opponents. In their pursuit, Rwanda struggled to build partnerships and ultimately succumbed to the pressure, finishing their innings well short of the target.
Throughout the two-week championship, Nigeria demonstrated their dominance, winning a total of nine out of 10 matches, which solidified their position as champions. Captain Sulaimon Runsewe credited the team’s success to their hard work, discipline, and unwavering commitment to their goals.
The tournament featured four teams: host nation Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, and Sierra Leone, and spanned 10 exciting days of competitive cricket.
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