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Nigeria Outclasses Rwanda by 81 Runs in West Africa Trophy

Posted : 13 December 2025

Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team showcased their dominance on Saturday, defeating Rwanda by 81 runs in their third encounter of the West Africa Trophy tournament in Abuja. Both teams had already secured spots in the final, but Nigeria topped the standings with 16 points from nine matches, ahead of Rwanda’s 12 points.

Winning the toss at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Nigeria elected to bat first. Selim Salau led the charge with a blistering 76 runs off 49 balls, supported by Danladi Isaac’s 52 off 45 balls. Captain Runsewe Sulaimon added 23 runs, helping Nigeria post a competitive total of 154 for four wickets in their allotted overs.

“We executed our plan well and maintained pressure throughout,” Sulaimon said after the match.

Rwanda struggled in response, bowled out for just 75 runs in 15.1 overs. Didier Ndikubwimana top-scored with 30, while Manishimwe Oscar contributed 22, but the team never seriously threatened Nigeria’s total.

Selim Salau was named Player of the Match as Nigeria secured a commanding 81-run victory. Both sides are set to face off again in Sunday’s final, while Zambia and Sierra Leone will contest the third-place match.

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