The West Africa T20I Trophy 2025 concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, with Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, and Sierra Leone competing in a competitive round-robin league. Nigeria showed consistent performances to reach the final.
In the final on 14 December 2025, Nigeria lifted the trophy, defeating Rwanda by 40 runs. Zambia secured third place, making the tournament a thrilling showcase of West African T20 cricket.
West Africa T20I Trophy 2025: Tournament Overview
- Tournament Name: West Africa T20I Trophy 2025 (2nd Edition)
- Dates: December 4-14, 2025
- Venue: Cricket Oval Package B, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria
- Format: T20 International
- Total Teams: 4
Participating Teams
The tournament featured four national teams competing for regional T20 glory:
- Nigeria (Hosts and Defending Champions)
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Zambia (Replacing Ghana from the 2023 edition)
Nigeria won the inaugural tournament in 2023, finishing unbeaten and defeating Rwanda by 17 runs in the final.
West Africa T20I Trophy 2025: Complete Match Fixtures
Here’s the detailed schedule with match timings (all times in local Nigerian time)
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local Time (GMT) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Thu, Dec 4 | Nigeria vs Zambia | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Nigeria won by 19 runs |
| Match 2 | Thu, Dec 4 | Sierra Leone vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Rwanda won by 7 wkts |
| Match 3 | Fri, Dec 5 | Zambia vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Rwanda won by 7 wkts |
| Match 4 | Fri, Dec 5 | Nigeria vs Sierra Leone | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Nigeria won by 36 runs |
| Match 5 | Sat, Dec 6 | Rwanda vs Nigeria | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Nigeria won by 9 runs |
| Match 6 | Sat, Dec 6 | Zambia vs Sierra Leone | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Zambia won by 15 runs |
| Match 7 | Sun, Dec 7 | Sierra Leone vs Nigeria | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Nigeria won by 9 wkts |
| Match 8 | Sun, Dec 7 | Rwanda vs Zambia | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Rwanda won by 8 wkts |
| Match 9 | Mon, Dec 8 | Sierra Leone vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Rwanda won by 58 runs |
| Match 10 | Mon, Dec 8 | Nigeria vs Zambia | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Nigeria won by 23 runs |
| Match 11 | Tue, Dec 9 | Rwanda vs Nigeria | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Rwanda won by 23 runs |
| Match 12 | Tue, Dec 9 | Sierra Leone vs Zambia | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Zambia won by 5 wkts |
| Match 13 | Thu, Dec 11 | Zambia vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Zambia won by 24 runs |
| Match 14 | Thu, Dec 11 | Nigeria vs Sierra Leone | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Nigeria won by 68 runs |
| Match 15 | Fri, Dec 12 | Zambia vs Nigeria | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Nigeria won by 26 runs |
| Match 16 | Fri, Dec 12 | Rwanda vs Sierra Leone | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Rwanda won by 47 runs |
| Match 17 | Sat, Dec 13 | Nigeria vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Nigeria won by 81 runs |
| Match 18 | Sat, Dec 13 | Sierra Leone vs Zambia | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Sierra Leone won by 3 wkts |
| 3rd Place Play-off | Sun, Dec 14 | Zambia vs Sierra Leone | NCF Oval 1 | 09:00 | Zambia won by 20 runs |
| Final | Sun, Dec 14 | Nigeria vs Rwanda | NCF Oval 1 | 13:00 | Nigeria won by 40 runs |
Where to Watch West Africa T20I Trophy 2025?
Here are the options to watch and check scores of the matches live:
| Live Streaming | SuperSport Nigeria, ICC.tv |
|---|---|
| Free Streaming Option | Nigeria Cricket Federation (YouTube) |
| Live Scores | CricBuzz, ESPNcricinfo |
| TV Broadcasting | GTV+, SLBC |
West Africa T20I Trophy 2025: Teams & Squad
Here are the details of participating teams and squads for the West Africa T20I Trophy 2025:
Zambia Squad
Batters
- Irfan Saleh
- Lawrence Mutale
- Musonda Yambayamba
All-rounders
- Zakir Patel
- Javid Patel (Captain)
- Zoyeb Chand
- Mohammad Bhaidu
- Abbasbhai Patel
- Aslam Bera
- Ayaz Dadabhai
- Salman Patel
- Shahnawaz Patel
- Soyeb Pendi
Wicketkeeper
- Benson Chama
Bowlers
(Zambia’s specialist bowlers are included within their all-rounders list)
Sierra Leone Squad
Batters
- George Edward
- Ibrahim Sesay
- Patrick Bockarie
All-rounders
- Lansana Lamin (Captain)
- Samuel Conteh
- Alfred Kamara
Wicketkeepers
- John Bangura
- Sahr Jalloh
Bowlers
- Abdul Turay
- Osman Koroma
- Mohamed Kamara
Rwanda Squad
Batters
- Eric Dusingizimana
- Kevin Irakoze
- Orchide Tuyisenge
All-rounders
- Clinton Rubagumya (Captain)
- Martin Akayezu
- Wilson Niyitanga
Wicketkeepers
- David Muhire
- Ignace Ntirenganya
Bowlers
- Emmy Iradahunga
- Yves Cyizere
- Edson Tuyishime
Nigeria Squad
Batters
- Sulaimon Runsewe (Captain)
- Daniel Ajeku
- Samuel Mba
All-rounders
- Prosper Useni
- Peter Aho
- Isaac Danladi
- Segun Olayinka
Wicketkeepers
- Ademola Onikoyi
- Joseph Atteh
Bowlers
- Mohammed Taiwo
- Rasheed Abolarin
- Ashmit Shreshta
- Ridwan Oyede
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Conclusion: West Africa T20I Trophy 2025 Ends With Nigeria As Champions
The West Africa T20I Trophy 2025 delivered thrilling cricket from start to finish, with all four teams showing skill and determination. Nigeria emerged as champions on home soil, lifting the trophy after strong performances throughout the tournament.
Rwanda, Zambia, and Sierra Leone all put up strong performances, keeping the matches exciting and closely fought. This edition showcased emerging talent from the region and delivered plenty of unforgettable T20 moments, making it one of the most memorable tournaments in West African cricket.
