Nigeria and Uganda seal places in 2027 Africa Regional Final after dramatic finish

Nigeria and Uganda qualified for the 2027 Africa Regional Final for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by finishing in the top two of Sub-Regional Qualifier C. Nigeria won all five of its matches on home soil, while Uganda finished second with four victories.

After being put in to bat, Nigeria scored 148, with Isaac Danladi making 47. Uganda appeared well placed to reach the target as Riazat Ali Shah scored 60 from 35 balls.

At the start of the final over, Uganda needed six runs from six balls, and Sylvester Okpe took over after Vincent Adewoye limped off injured. Uganda needed three to win and two to tie from the last ball, but Juma Miyaji was run out attempting a second run, leaving Uganda one run short.

The win marked Nigeria's first victory over Uganda in men's T20Is, and captain Chima Akachukwu praised the hard work of the Nigerian cricket community. The ICC report described the match as a thrilling finale on the road to the T20 World Cup.