"VAN" (Sports Desk - 17.10.2026) :: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 18 to 26 October 2026, bringing the African sub-regional stage of qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 to a close.
Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia will compete across 15 matches at the NCF Oval 1 and NCF Oval 2 grounds. The six teams will play in a single round-robin format, with the top two progressing to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya have already secured their places at the Regional Final through Africa’s first two Sub-Regional Qualifiers.
Nigeria Cricket Federation President, Uyi Akpata, said: “On behalf of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, I warmly welcome you to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C being hosted here in the beautiful city of the Nation’s capital, Abuja. It’s a privilege to greet our talented teams from Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia, alongside officials, supporters and stakeholders.
“More than just a competition, this tournament is a celebration of Africa’s cricketing future and Nigeria’s rising role on the global stage. Our Iconic venues, steeped in tradition and buzzing with excitement, are ready to showcase your skill and talent to the world. Cricket is thriving across Nigeria and our continent, uniting nations and inspiring our youths and this qualifier, featuring stars from all the participating countries, marks a proud milestone in that journey.”
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