Nigeria bounce back in Quadrangular reverse fixture
Nigeria’s national cricket team defeated Nigeria A by two wickets in the reverse fixture of the T20 Quadrangular Series at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-bounce-back-in-quadrangular-reverse-fixture/
Nigeria staged a dramatic comeback in the reverse fixture of the T20 Quadrangular Series, defeating their own team by two wickets. Chasing 113, the team reached the target in 19.1 overs, securing the win with five balls to spare. This victory comes after Nigeria A suffered a 19-run loss to the same opponents earlier in the tournament.
The win brings the gap between the two teams to just one point, with two matches remaining for each side in the series. Currently, Nigeria A leads the standings with three wins from three games, while Nigeria and Sierra Leone have each earned three points heading into the round. Ghana remains at zero points. Both squads consist of a mix of national team players and emerging talents, with Nigeria focusing on preparations for the upcoming 2028 T20 World Cup qualifiers.
The Yellow Greens have been using the Quadrangular Series as part of their build-up to the 2028 T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional C Qualifier, which will take place in Abuja from October 18 to 25. Nigeria's national team have been under the guidance of high-performance manager Stephen Mangongo, who was appointed in May after Kenyan coach Steve Tikolo left the role earlier this year.
Peter, a sports reporter for PUNCH, has been covering combat sports, special features, and human interest stories for nearly two years.
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