Botswana vs Nigeria Preview: Africa Continental Cup 2024/25

Match Details

• Date: December 7, 2024
• Time: 11:45 GMT
• Venue: Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda
• Series: Africa Continental Cup
• Season: 2024/25
• Match number: T20I no. 3011
• Match days: 7 December 2024
• Day: 20 over match

Teams

• Botswana
• Nigeria

Match Preview

The 8th match of the Africa Continental Cup 2024/25 will see Botswana take on Nigeria at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Rwanda. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with Nigeria looking like the stronger side on paper.

Nigeria has a perfect record against Botswana, having won all three of their previous encounters. Their most recent meeting saw Nigeria win by 29 runs on December 5, 2024. The Nigerians have been in impressive form, with three consecutive wins in the tournament.

Botswana, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency. They have lost four of their last five matches, with their only win coming against a weaker opponent.

Head to Head

• Botswana: 0 wins
• Nigeria: 3 wins

Venue Stats

• Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Rwanda
• Kigali City, Rwanda
• Botswana: 0 wins
• Nigeria: 1 win

Recent Form

• Nigeria: WWWL
• Botswana: LLLLL

Prediction

Based on recent form and head-to-head records, Nigeria looks like the clear favorite to win this match. They have a strong team and have been in impressive form in the tournament. Botswana, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency and will need to put up a strong performance to challenge the Nigerians.

Fantasy XI

To make the most of this match, consider including the following players in your fantasy XI:

• Nigeria: Ademola Onikoyi, Abiodun Abioye
• Botswana: Karabo Modise, Ameer Saiyed

Live Score

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Points Table/Standings

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