Nigerian and Rwandan players shine at West Africa Trophy
Nigeria and Rwanda stood out at the second West Africa Trophy, which ended in Abuja on June 5, 2025. Both countries' players picked up major individual awards after a fiercely contested tournament. Nigeria defended their team title, while Rwanda’s strong performances earned them several personal accolades. The event highlighted the rising standards of cricket in West Africa.
Match highlights
- Nigeria clinched the West Africa Trophy again, beating Rwanda by 40 runs in the final on June 5, 2025.
- Danladi Isaac of Nigeria won Best Batter, scoring 324 runs in nine innings.
- Didier Ndikubwimana of Rwanda was awarded Best Moment for his captaincy and 51-run innings against Nigeria in the group stage.
- Muhammad Nadir from Rwanda took Best Bowler with 15 wickets and an economy rate of 4.76.
- Zoyeb Chand of Zambia was named Most Valuable Player, helping his team to a third-place finish.
