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South-South Boy, Girl Teams Retain PwC/NCF U-17 Tourney Trophy In Abuja
Joel Ajayi
For the fourth times the Male team from the South-South region on Sunday in Abuja for the third consecutive time emerged winner of 2024 edition of PwC/NCF Under-17 Cricket National Championships in Abuja.
The tournament, in its fifth edition, has seen the two sides dominate the competition since inception.
South Male and Female team showed sheer dominance in the competition, winning all games and eventually claiming the title.It’s the fifth consecutive win for the ladies and the fourth for the male team.
In the game played on Sunday at the Cricket Pitch inside Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B in Abuja, the girls game saw the defending champions South/South again pitched against South East as the South South win by 35 runs.
In the Female third place, South West defeated North West by 6 wickets.
In Male final played earlier the South South defeated South West with 50 runs to emerged the winner of 2024 edition of the tournament.
While in the third place, North West beat South East by 24 runs.
In his speech the Minister of Youth and Sports, Senator John Enoh who was represented by Mr Olumide Bamiduro expressed I am very impressed. Thanks to the President of the NCF for bringing in PwC, what we need, just like in other sports, is more sponsorships to come in to support the NCF in carrying out these sponsorships will take young kids away from social crime.
Speaking on the sideline of Cricket participating in the All Africa games and Olympic, the Minister said our expectation is very high, it’s a very good development. First of all, that cricket is joining the All Africa Games family. What you probably don’t know is that cricket is also joining the Olympic family. So those two events are very, very significant to the world of cricket”
Speaking shortly after the 2023 successful event, President of Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata who was represented by South East Board member, Mr Okoro revealed that the Price water Cooper sponsorship is no doubt giving milage to the development of Cricket Federation in the country.
However, after the days of event the individuals awards was giving to players who distinguished themselves during the competition.
The Best Batter was presented to Andrew Abah of North West and the Most Valuable Player ,MVP, was presented to Joseph Omonkhobhio of South South.
While Daniel Sunday of South South was adjudge Best Fielder
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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.
The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.
Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.
“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.
“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.
The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.
As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.
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