Match Preview
Uganda and Nigeria will face off in the 14th match of the Africa Continental Cup on December 11, 2024, at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. The match is expected to be a close contest, as both teams have been in good form in the tournament so far.
Uganda’s Recent Matches
Uganda has won four of their last five matches in the Africa Continental Cup, with their only defeat coming against Nigeria in the sixth match. In their most recent match, they defeated Rwanda by 86 runs, with Simon Ssesazi scoring 85 runs and Fred Achelam scoring 25 runs.
Nigeria’s Recent Matches
Nigeria has won three of their last five matches in the Africa Continental Cup, with their only defeats coming against Uganda in the sixth and ninth matches. In their most recent match, they lost to Rwanda by 6 wickets, with Sylvester Okpe scoring 41 runs and Isaac Okpe scoring 18 runs.
Key Players
Uganda:
* Simon Ssesazi (batsman)
* Riazat Ali Shah (batsman)
* Dinesh Nakrani (batsman)
* Frank Nsubuga (bowler)
* Henry Ssenyondo (bowler)
Nigeria:
* Sulaimon Runsewe (batsman)
* Selim Salau (batsman)
* Isaac Okpe (batsman)
* Sylvester Okpe (bowler)
* Ridwan Abdulkareem (bowler)
Match Winner Prediction
Uganda is the slight favorite to win this match, based on their recent form and the fact that they are playing at home. However, Nigeria is a dangerous team and should not be underestimated.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
* Captain: Simon Ssesazi (Uganda)
* Vice-Captain: Sulaimon Runsewe (Nigeria)
Differential Picks
* Fred Achelam (Uganda)
* Isaac Danladi (Nigeria)
* Vincent Adewoye (Nigeria)
Predicted Lineups
Uganda:
1. Simon Ssesazi
2. Fred Achelam
3. Riazat Ali Shah
4. Robinson Obuya
5. Dinesh Nakrani
6. Pascal Murungi
7. Cosmas Kyewuta
8. Juma Miyagi
9. Frank Nsubuga
10. Henry Ssenyondo
11. Joseph Baguma
Nigeria:
1. Sulaimon Runsewe
2. Selim Salau
3. Isaac Danladi
4. Sylvester Okpe
5. Isaac Okpe
6. Prosper Useni
7. Vincent Adewoye
8. Ridwan Abdulkareem
9. Peter Aho
10. Mohammed Abdulmumuni Taiwo
11. Miracle Akhigbe
Fantasy Cricket Team
1. Simon Ssesazi (Uganda) – Captain
2. Sulaimon Runsewe (Nigeria) – Vice-Captain
3. Riazat Ali Shah (Uganda) – Batsman
4. Isaac Okpe (Nigeria) – Batsman
5. Frank Nsubuga (Uganda) – Bowler
6. Sylvester Okpe (Nigeria) – Bowler
7. Dinesh Nakrani (Uganda) – Wicketkeeper
8. Fred Achelam (Uganda) – All-rounder
9. Isaac Danladi (Nigeria) – All-rounder
10. Vincent Adewoye (Nigeria) – All-rounder
11. Henry Ssenyondo (Uganda) – Bowler
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