Nigeria’s Men Cricket Team, fondly known as The Yellow-Green, secured an unprecedented victory at the inaugural West Africa Trophy held at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
The historic feat was achieved on Sunday as Nigeria emerged victorious in all ten matches of the tournament.
The final match, a face-off against Rwanda, saw Nigeria clinching a decisive 17-run victory, marking their fourth win against the East African side during the enthralling twenty-match series that commenced on 4 October 2023.
Nigeria’s path to victory included dominating performances in the round-robin matches against formidable opponents such as Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda, ultimately earning them a spot in the coveted finals.
The tenth and final match, a playoff against Rwanda, showcased Nigeria’s dominance with 18 points against Rwanda’s 8, solidifying their claim to the West Africa Trophy.
Ghana and Sierra Leone battled it out for third place, with…