Sylvester Okpe, captain of Nigeria’s senior male cricket team, has expressed optimism about securing a qualification spot but will want to play the best of cricket.
Okpe, who was speaking at a news conference ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier in Abuja on Friday, noted that the team has had adequate preparations ahead of the tournament.
“We have worked hard and prepared well enough for this tournament.
“Our participation at the African Games in Ghana in March and the tour in Kenya have put us in good shape and form.
“We are positive and optimistic of a qualification spot, but above all, we just want to play the best of cricket,” Okpe said.
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