Sports
NSSF Boss Shettima Holds Luncheon with Board and Press in Abuja
Following days of impactful familiarization and strategic partnership engagements, the President of the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), Commodore Mohammed Shettima, on Wednesday hosted board members and members of the press to a luncheon at City View Restaurant, Abuja.
The luncheon came on the heels of a series of high-level visits by the newly constituted NSSF Board aimed at repositioning shooting sports in Nigeria and strengthening institutional partnerships.
On Tuesday, the NSSF delegation paid landmark courtesy visits to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, as well as the Director-General of the National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), under the Office of the National Security Adviser, in Abuja.
The tour continued on Wednesday with a visit to the President of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and Vice President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), Major General Abdullahi Maikano, at his office in Asokoro.
Stakeholders have commended the strategic visits, describing them as bold steps toward revitalizing shooting sports and fostering stronger collaboration between the federation and key security and sports institutions.
The luncheon provided an opportunity for board members and journalists to interact in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering open dialogue and strengthening media relations.
Speaking during the event, Commodore Shettima updated the press on the shared vision of the National Sports Commission NSC under the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC under Eng. Habu Gumel and the NSSF in transforming sports into a viable platform for wealth creation and job opportunities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.
He reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and strategic partnerships as it works to restore the glory of shooting sports in Nigeria.
Sports
YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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