Six nations to compete in ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Abuja

Six nations will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Abuja, Nigeria, from 18 to 26 October 2026. The tournament features Nigeria, Lesotho, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia, and The Gambia. The top two teams from this round-robin competition will earn spots in the 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.

Lesotho enters the competition following a recent high score of 221/6 against Eswatini. The team will be led by Captain Tsepiso David Chaoana. Meanwhile, host nation Nigeria has expressed strong determination to win the tournament. Head coach Stephen Mangongo and captain Chima Akachukwu stated that the team is prepared and aims to secure one of the two available advancement tickets to the next stage of the global qualification pathway.