ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour excites Lagos students

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2 years ago

August 31, 2023

Over 400 students from public and private schools in Lagos were delighted to witness the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval pitch, Lagos.

The students expressed the trophy tour was a great motivation for them.

Reports have it that the students were mainly from secondary schools in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

A Junior Secondary School student from Crown Grace College, Ikorodu, Hephzibah Abebefe, said the desire to be a professional cricket player brought her to the venue of the trophy tour.

“I am here because I have loved cricket game since it was introduced to our school. I actually want to play cricket and my parents have been supportive of my ambition.

“The game of cricket was introduced to our school last year and I have been following the game since then.

“Coming here to see the cup is a dream come true, Maybe we will be playing at the World Cup in years to come, that will be a good dream,” she said.

Another Senior Secondary School Three student of Crown Grace College, Glory Alamu, said she had been glued to the television watching a cricket game and was now happy to have a feel of the cup.

“I have been watching the game of cricket for a while now, and it’s a thrilling that we have the World Cup in Nigeria, though we are not going to the tournament.

“This is a great motivation for us seeing the cup here in Lagos, we didn’t expect such a thing; maybe some competition, but having the World Cup is memorable,” she said.

For Okikiola Alabi from the same school, cricket is such an interesting game.

“When I was first introduced to the cricket game, I thought it was boring, but now I find the game more interesting and I want to see myself in the national team,” he said.

Isaac Okpubigbo of Mighty Pillars Club said Nigeria should pay more attention to the game of cricket.

“We need to pay more attention to the game of cricket because it has a lot of benefits, especially financial.

“Cricket is a game that can attract more spectators to the stadium just like football, so, if we are serious enough, we will have more investments in the game,” he said.

Another player, Shadrach Oke, said it was nice having the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour in Lagos.

“Lagos already has the facility what we need, all we to do more is have more games both local and international,” he said.

The trophy tour presentation ceremony had in attendance, International Cricket Council (ICC) representatives in Africa and Nigeria.

The event also had in attendance ICC bigwigs from Africa and Nigeria which includes ICC Development Manager, William Glenwright, Rohet Roda Senior Manager, ICC Member Services.

Others are Patricia Kambarau, ICC Africa Development Manager, Eddy Wamba, Trophy Tour Manager, Uyi Akpata, President, Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Amit Sharma, Managing Director, Nissan Nigeria.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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3 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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