Fresh from their successful run in the ICC Sub-Regional Qualifiers, the Nigeria national cricket team is set to take on Botswana, Uganda, and host Rwanda in the T20I African Continent Cup, beginning today, December 4th, in Kigali.

The tournament will run until December 14th, providing the Yellow Greens with a valuable chance to sharpen their skills as they aim for a coveted World Cup spot.

In a pre-departure interview with Brila.net, Nigeria’s head coach Steve Tikolo revealed the importance of this competition, describing it as a key opportunity for his team to stay competitive.

“It will go on until the 14th of December. It’s a four-nation tournament in Kigali. For me, it’s good that the boys are getting extra games to play,” Tikolo said.

The T20I African Continent Cup will feature a triple round robin format, where Nigeria will compete against Botswana, Uganda, and Rwanda.

According to Tikolo, facing top-tier teams is crucial for improvement at the international level.

“If you want to compete at this level, you have to keep on playing top teams, playing competitive cricket, for you to know where you are and improve yourself,” Tikolo added.

The Yellow Greens come into the tournament with momentum, having recently completed an unbeaten run in the 2026 ICC World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C.

Nigeria secured five straight victories, emerging as champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifiers.

With the T20I African Continent Cup now underway, the Nigerian team is eager to continue their winning ways and build towards their ultimate goal: securing a spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.