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NCF, ICC Chart New Course for Nigerian Cricket at Two-Day Strategy Meeting in Lagos
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has successfully concluded a two-day strategic meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Lagos, aimed at redefining and repositioning cricket in Nigeria for sustainable growth and development. The event, held on November 7th and 8th, brought together key stakeholders to review and update the NCF’s strategic policy framework.
According to a statement by the NCF’s Public Relations and Business Development Manager, Musa Ehizoje Bodie, the strategy seminar was facilitated by two renowned South African cricket experts — Prof. Jacques Faul, CEO of Titans Cricket Club, and Mr. Eddy Fwamba, Brand Marketing and Commercial Consultant for ICC and Cricket South Africa.
Participants at the meeting included NCF Board Members, senior management staff, and regional representatives, all selected to ensure balanced input from across the federation. The interactive sessions provided a platform to realign NCF’s vision and set new actionable goals for the sport’s development nationwide.
Declaring the meeting open, NCF President Dr. Uyi Akpata reflected on the federation’s journey so far, highlighting progress in grassroots development, high-performance programs, administration, and partnerships, while acknowledging the challenges encountered along the way.
Mr. Justine Lyngialigi, ICC Africa’s Regional Development Manager, emphasized the need for NCF’s new strategic direction to align with ICC’s global objectives. He presented an assessment of Nigeria’s performance, identifying areas of strength and improvement to better leverage ICC opportunities.
On the first day, Prof. Faul led discussions under the theme “Resetting for the Future”, focusing on where the federation currently stands, where it aims to be, and the roadmap to achieving those goals. Participants engaged in breakout sessions on High Performance and Development, sharing insights and presenting group strategies.
The second day centered on commercial growth. Mr. Fwamba delivered an engaging presentation on enhancing NCF’s brand visibility, attracting corporate partnerships, expanding fan engagement, and ensuring sustainable financial models for the sport.
Wrapping up the event, Prof. Faul outlined what success should look like for Nigerian cricket, while Dr. Akpata announced the appointment of committee heads who will lead the implementation of the federation’s new strategic plan over the next four years.
The two-day meeting marked a significant step toward positioning Nigeria as a rising force in global cricket.
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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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