Sunday, June 7, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

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.