Tag: #NigeriaCricket
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NIGERIA’S YELLOW GREENS RETAIN WEST AFRICA CRICKET TROPHY WITH 40-RUN THRASHING OF RWANDA
Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, defended their crown in style at Abuja’s Moshood Abiola Stadium, smashing 157/5 before bundling Rwanda out for 117/9 to clinch the 2025 West Africa Trophy by 40 runs—perfect revenge after Rwanda’s earlier league upset. Captain Sulaimon Runsewe set the tone with a powerplay blitz alongside Rahmon Ali,…
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UYI AKPATA UNVEILS 10-POINT AGENDA TO BOOST NIGERIA CRICKET DEVELOPMENT
Re-elected NCF president sets sights on grassroots growth, infrastructure, and inclusivity. Uyi Akpata, re-elected unopposed as Nigeria Cricket Federation President, plans to establish zonal associations, enhance youth and female participation, and build high-performance centres. He emphasizes governance reforms, coach training, and partnerships for a transparent, sustainable cricket future in Nigeria.
