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Breaking: Nigeria Senior Men’s Cricket team make Significant Leap In Latest ICC T-20 Ranking
….ranked 38 in the World
Joel Ajayi
The senior men’s cricket team AKA Yellow Greens have made a significant leap in the latest ICC T-20 ranking. The Men’s team who are currently ranked 38 in the world, move 4 steps from 42nd position with is a clear reflection of progress made in the last few months.
Reacting to the news with excitement and as a wonderful development, Mr. Uyi Akpata, President, Nigeria Cricket Federation said that being 38 in the world is a good omen for the Senior Men’s National team as their performance in the just concluded West Africa Trophy is evident of more good things to come.
Just over a month, Nigeria hosted Ghana, Sierra Leone and Rwanda in the West Africa trophy in Lagos Nigeria, winning all 10 matches, this has played a significant role in the latest ranking which also indicates the country’s desire to further improve our ranking with opportunities in the Namibia during the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier slated for 20th November to 1st December 2023.
In the continent, Nigeria maintains her 8th position in Men’s T20 ranking and 7th in the Women’s category. The ladies will have a chance to also improve their rankings when they feature in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Uganda in December 2023.
Focus will then be concentrated on the Nigeria Women’s international Invitational tournament in February ahead of the Africa games in March 2024 where Nigeria Men and Women’s team as scheduled to participate in the maiden edition of Cricket inclusion in the games.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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