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Davis Cup: Nigeria’s Team Departs for Morocco Battle
Nigeria’s Lawn Tennis team departed in the early hours of Monday, September 14, 2026, for Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Davis Cup World Group II crunch clash scheduled for September 19-20 at the Union Sportive des Cheminots de Tennis du Maroc.
The tie promises fireworks as Team Nigeria seeks to break a jinx that has seen them lose all four previous meetings against Morocco. Flying aboard Royal Air Maroc, the players are determined to fly the green-white-green high in what promises to be a mouthwatering championship encounter.
The squad has spent the last three weeks in an intensive training camp, sharpening their game and building team chemistry ahead of the crucial tie. The mission is clear, secure a historic win and advance to the Davis Cup World Group I.
The players making the trip are Daniel Adeleye, Canice Abua, Michael Emmanuel, and Yusuf Abubakar. They will be led by Head Coach Benson Ishicheli.
Adding firepower to the team, rising star Oluwaseun Ogunsakin is expected to link up with the squad in Morocco. Ogunsakin, who recently featured in Grand Slam tournaments at Roland Garros and the US Open, will complete the five-man lineup flying Nigeria’s colors.
Nigeria earned this spot for the first in 30-years after a gritty victory over Uzbekistan in February, setting up this fierce encounter against North African rivals Morocco.
Pride, history and promotion are all on the line. Team Nigeria will be aiming to turn the tables and write a new chapter in the Davis Cup rivalry. The winner of the Morocco vs Nigeria tie will book a place in the Davis Cup World Group I.
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YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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