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Nigeria Begins Final Lap To ICC U-19 World Cup 2020 In South Africa

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July 2, 2019

The National U-19 National team A.K.A Junior Yellow Greens have begun their final lap to the ICC U-19 world Cup scheduled to take place in South Africa in 2020.

The Junior Yellow Greens which until this point have defeated 8 countries in 2 qualifying divisions, 11 months of world breaking performance and rewriting the history books of Nigeria Cricket, is poised for the biggest stage where they will have the opportunity to once more put up impressive performance at the world cup proper.

Nigeria will have the chance to showcase what is regarded as years of hard work, commitment, dedication and focus when they lock horns against giants in the business like India, Australia, Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand and likes.

In August 2018, a relatively unknown side left the shores of the country in a quest to gain promotion to division one and against all odds, qualified and became the revelation of the tournament. In March 2019, the Junior Yellow Greens came into the Division one tournament and was quickly tagged “underdogs” and rightly so especially with their first 3 fixtures against Namibia, Uganda and Kenya. The testament from that tournament is relatively fresh in our minds as Nigeria went unscathed through-out the tournament to pick the only qualification ticket.

As plans to ensure a decent participation in the world cup, the Nigeria Cricket Federation have gone into early preparations by inviting a total of 25 players to camp in Kaduna State for 2 weeks starting from July 1st 2019 before heading to Abuja. Prior to the world cup, Nigeria will engage in a series of pre-tournament tours to adequately prepare the team for the task ahead. Dates and venues of the tours will be announced as soon as plans have been concluded.

Players Invited are:

1. Sylvester Okpe

2. Isaac Danladi

3. Emmanuel Boniface

4. Jimoh Abdulraman

5. Elijah Olaleye

6. Sulaimon Runsewe

7. Miracle Ikaigbe

8. Peter Aho

9. Akhere Isesele

10. Taiwo Mohammed

11. Ifeanyi Uboh

12. Isiaka Audu

13. Rasheed Abolarin

14. Samuel Mba

Others include;

15. Douglass humble

16. Prosper Useni

17. Komolafe Kayode

18. Theophilus Jeremiah

19. Joshua Sunday

20. Huzaifa Abdulsalam

21. Segun Omolewa

22. Rilwan Abdulkareem

23. Adeyanju Seun

24. Paul Pam

25. David Agbo

The invitation of players to camp signals the beginning of the build up to the world cup in South Africa. A final 14 players will be selected to represent the country.

Hope is high that Nigeria will certainly perform at the first appearance in the U19 Cricket World Cup.

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

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6 days ago

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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