[3] Nigeria were the defending champions, having defeated Rwanda in the final of the 2023 edition.

[4] All matches were played at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos.

[5] The fourth edition of the tournament provided the Nigerian, Rwandan and Tanzanian teams with preparation for the 2023 Africa Games.

[10] At the halfway stage of the tournament, Nigeria, Tanzania were tied on two wins amid one defeat each, after the hosts claimed an important victory against Rwanda.

[12][13] Tanzania defeated Nigeria for a second time in round five to move clear at the top of the table with only a game against winless Sierra Leone remaining.