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2020 ICC World Cup: NCF Invites Male, U-19, Female National Team To Camps

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August 6, 2019

Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Cricket Federation NCF has invited National Men’s team Under 19 Men’s team (Junior Yellow greens) and the Female National team to the camp ahead of series of International competitions lined up from the 3^rd quarter 2019 till 1^stQuarter of 2020.

This was contained in a statement issued by the NCF Public relation officer PRO Musa Ehizoje on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the Nigeria Cricket Federation is please to inform the general public that the National Men’s team AKA Yellow greens, Under 19 Men’s team (Junior Yellow greens) and the Female National team have been invited to camp ahead of series of international competitions lined up from 3^rd quarter 2019 till 1^stQuarter of 2020.

“The Junior Yellow greens have been in camp in Abuja since 15^th July 2019 as part of the official preparation and build-up to the ICC Under-19 world cup 2020 in South Africa.

“The Yellow greens who are presently in camp in Abuja are also scheduled to take part in the Africa Cricket Association Africa Cup Finals later in September with Kenya as host. We may recall in April 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria and Ghana both qualify during the West Africa regional tournament ahead of Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Cameroon. Other countries to participate are yet to be confirmed with the proposed tournament aimed at 6 countries involved with 2 representing each zone in Africa..

“Also, following the positive outing at the ICC Women’s World Cup Africa Qualifier in May 2019 in Zimbabwe, 24 Female players have been invited to camp in preparation for the return leg of the Bilateral Series between Nigeria and Rwanda which took place earlier this year in January. Nigeria emerged winners of the series after winning 3 games out of the 5 match series. True to the Federation’s commitment to continue to develop Women Cricket in Nigeria and foster diplomatic relations with other member countries in Africa, Nigeria will attend the return leg of the bilateral series which is expected to take place in Kigali from 2^nd – 8^th September 2019. The National Women’s camp opened in Lagos on Sunday 4^th August 2019.

“Thus far in the national camps for the men, Yellow Greens and the Junior Yellow Greens have played 3 friendly matches from a possible 8 with 5 T-20’s and 3 ODI’s lined up. The senior boys have triumphed in all the games played so far but with narrow win margins to indicate that the U-19 team are improving daily ahead of the pre-tournament tours scheduled by the Federation before the 2020 world cup in South Africa.

List of Female National team invited to camp include

Edo State Lagos State Rivers State

Abigail Igbobie 7. Vivian Anyanwu 10. Blessing Etim
Samantha Agazuma 8. Shakirat Oyewole 11. Blessing Frank
Ogechi George 9. Timi Seaman 12. Salome Enobong Sunday
Joy Efosa 13. Esther Sandy
Agatha Obulor
Favour Esiegbe

Kwara State Kaduna State

Rachel Samson 17. Blessing Nwobodo
Taiwo Abdulquadri 18. Mary Desmond
Kehinde Abdulquadri 19. Augustina Bernard
Jessica Joseph

Rivers State Anambra State Ogun State F.C.T

Fyneface Benibo Fate 22. Sabbatina Izuako 23. Kehinde Bakare 24. Ashafa Modupe

List of U-19 Male team include.

Ademola Onikoyi Seun Adeboro
Isaac Okpe Segun ogundipe
Leke oyede Sesan Adedeji
Chimezie Onwuzulike Ayo Mene-Ejegi
Vincent Adewoye Yusuf Gershon
Daniel Ajekun Daniel Gim
Chima Akachukwu Daniel Akposo
Abiodun Abioye Taimur Bashir
Henry Okafor 20. Saad Butt
Seye Olympio 21. Danish Michael

chukwudi mgbojikwe 22. Mohammed Hashim
Pankaj Kumar

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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