Nigeria breaks Uganda’s jinx with historic one-run victory

From Akanimo Kufre, Abuja
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens shattered Uganda’s long-standing dominance with a nerve-racking one-run victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C final in Abuja, delivering a historic triumph that sent the home crowd into wild celebrations.
In a contest that went down to the final ball, Nigeria posted 148 runs before bowling Uganda out for 147 in 20 overs to secure their first victory over the East Africans in an ICC cricket tournament. Uganda had won 13 of their previous 14 meetings, underlining the scale of Nigeria’s achievement against a side ranked 21st in the world, compared with Nigeria’s 40th position.
The Yellow Greens’ victory ...