Danladi’s bravery secures Nigeria win in Cricket

By Akanimo Kufre

Isaac Danladi’s bold cricket performance gave Nigeria her first cricket win against Namibia in the Men’s Cricket game in Group B at the 13th African Games taking place at Achimota Cricket Ovals.

Danladi also won the player of the Match award after dismissing 3 Tanzanian wickets and conceded only 10 runs after bowling 4 overs. He went on to bat 28 runs off 21 balls in the 2nd inning before Kotze of Tanzania caught him.

Nigeria chased 121 runs set by Namibia to secure a convincing win by reaching 126 runs and loss of 7 wickets.

Nigeria sits 3rd Group B log after winning one and losing one game. Nigeria will meet Zimbabwe in her last group match today.

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