Nigeria is set to host the ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier
Lagos, Nigeria is set to host the ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier from March 26 to April 6, with five other African countries competing for the continent's sole ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
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The six participating countries; Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone will face off in a round-robin format at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval and the University of Lagos Cricket Oval.
The winner of the qualifier will earn the right to represent Africa at the 2026 ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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Nigeria Cricket Federation President Uyi Akpata expressed his excitement about hosting the event.
He said, "Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos. Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all."
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The qualifier will kick off on March 28 with two opening encounters: Nigeria vs. Namibia at the TBS Oval and Kenya vs. Sierra Leone at the UNILAG Oval.
Nigeria has previously secured the African ticket to the World Cup, achieving the feat in 2019 and competing in the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup in South Africa in 2020.