{
  "id": 9057830,
  "title": "Nigeria secure double victory in NCF quadrangular T20 tourney",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nigeria-secure-double-victory-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney-9057830",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T02:04:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigeria-secure-double-victory-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria secured a double victory in the Nigeria Cricket Federation Quadrangular T20 Series on Monday, defeating Sierra Leone by 33 runs and subsequently dismissing Ghana by eight wickets at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos. In the first match, Nigeria A posted a competitive 113/8 in their 20 overs, with Olayinka Olaleye topping the scoring with 25 runs off 32 balls. Mohammed Taiwo and Hosannah Omonhhobhio added valuable runs to help Nigeria A set a tough target. Sierra Leone fell short, being all out for 80 in 19.5 overs. Miracle Akhigbe was the standout bowler for Nigeria A, claiming three wickets for just 10 runs in four overs. The senior Nigeria team then bowled out Ghana for 91/9, with Judah Solomon top-scoring for Ghana on 35 runs off 44 balls. Nigeria's bowlers, led by Miracle Akhigbe with two wickets for 14 runs in four overs and Chima Akachukwu with two wickets for 10 runs in three overs, kept Ghana under pressure throughout their innings. Nigeria triumphed by eight wickets, with Isaac Danladi scoring an unbeaten 52 off 41 balls and Miracle Akhigbe adding 19 off 11 balls to seal the victory. Nigeria will face Ghana in the opening game of the quadrangular series on Tuesday, followed by a match between Nigeria and Nigeria A. The Yellow Greens are set to use the series as part of their preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional C Qualifier in Abuja. National team coach Stephen Mangongo, who joined the team in May, has been working with the players to prepare for the upcoming international engagements.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s cricket teams secured a double victory in the NCF Quadrangular T20 Series, with the senior side beating Ghana and Nigeria A defeating Sierra Leon Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secure-double-victory-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigeria secure double victory in NCF quadrangular T20 tourney",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nigeria-secure-double-victory-in-ncf-quadrangular-t20-tourney",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:46:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}