Nigeria’s senior male cricket team, the Yellow Greens, have maintained their unbeaten streak at the ILCT20 Continent Cup in Rwanda, securing two consecutive wins in the tournament.
In their latest match, the Yellow Greens defeated Botswana by 29 runs at the Gahanga Cricket Oval on Thursday. This victory follows their six-wicket win over hosts Rwanda in their opening game on Wednesday.
Captain Sylvester Okpe and Olayinka Olaleye played crucial roles in Nigeria’s win, scoring 45 runs each. Peter Aho also made a significant contribution, taking three wickets in the second innings.
After being put in to bat, Nigeria posted an impressive total of 185 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Botswana’s decision to bowl first ultimately proved costly.
Danladi Isaac was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, which included scoring 28 runs from 19 balls and taking two wickets in the second innings.
The Yellow Greens will look to continue their winning streak when they face Uganda on Friday. The top two teams in the tournament will compete in the final next Saturday.
The Yellow Greens’ unbeaten run is a continuation of their impressive form, having recently emerged victorious in the 2026 ICC T20 Africa Sub-Regional Qualifiers C.