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Edo State Now Fastest Growing Cricket State In Africa- Akpata
Joel Ajayi
Edo State Cricket has been identified as the fastest growing Cricket State in Africa over the last 2 years with the Administrative structure in place, quality facility which include a High Performance Center, Furnished Guest House and the first privately owned turf wicket in the entire North West Africa hemisphere.
In a statement issued by the NCF Public Relations Officer Musa Ehizoje Bodie on Tuesday the State cricket Association Chairman, Mr Uyi Akpata gave the hint on Tuesday when the Nigeria National Women’s Cricket Team AKA ‘Female Yellow Greens’ on Tuesday 17th August 2021, paid a courtesy visit to his Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, the Executive Governor of Edo State.
Also the visit had in attendance state association delegates, coaches and players amongst others.
he stated that the team are presently camping in Edo State in preparation for the ICC T-20 World Cup Africa Qualifier which is expected to take place in Botswana from 7th – 20th September 2021.
Mr Uyi also used the opportunity to bring the Governor up to speed with specifics of Edo State achievements in Cricket over the last 5 years.
Some of which include; Winning National Youth Games Under -15 back to back 2018 & 2019 Gold medal, Boys categories the state equally won National Youth Games 2019, Gold Medal Girls Category as well as National Sports Festival 2018 Gold Medal, Female category
others achievement are champion of National Under-17 Gold Medal, female Category 2019, National Under-17 Gold Medal, Boys and Girls Category 2021 winner, National Men’s Championship 1st Position and National Sports Festival Edo 2020, 4 out of 6 Gold medal in both Male and Female category, to mention a few.
according to him, It is my pleasure to also inform your excellency that a recent survey conducted on Cricket in the continent, Edo State Cricket has been identified as the fastest growing Cricket State in Africa over the last 2 years with the Administrative structure in place, quality facility which include a High Performance Center, Furnished Guest House and the first privately owned turf wicket in the entire North West Africa hemisphere.
He also congratulated the Governor for the successful hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival which provided a competition platform for the female players, also citing that Edo state by virtue of her achievement and merit, produce majority in the National Women’s team.
Governor Obaseki in his remarks thanked the Association for the courtesy visit and expressed delight at the pace Cricket is being developed in the state. His Excellency also pronounced that the state will enjoy more success and glory if other well-meaning Sons and Daughters of the state will pick up other sports to develop using Cricket as a Model.
He however assured the delegates that his administration will continue to support Cricket owning to the fact that sports can be used as a positive tool for youth and teenage development and also as alternative to shun negative social vices in the society.
The climax of the visit was the official presentation of the Nigeria Cricket Jersey to the Governor and Photograph with the National Women’s Team and members of the Edo State Cricket Association.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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