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Women’s T20i Invitational Tournament NCF Announces Final 14 List Of Players
The Nigeria Cricket Federation NCF has announced the final list of 14 players that will be flying the Country’s colours in the Women’s T20I Invitational Tournament scheduled to take place from the 26th of March to 4th of April 2022 at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos, Nigeria.
In a press statement issued by the NFC Public Relations Officer Musa Ehizoje Bodie on Thursday in Abuja revealed that Nigeria began their journey to this tournament over 4 weeks ago where 36 women were invited to camp in Benin City.
The players were pruned down to 24 and then reduced to 18 for the last phase of closed camping. In a statement made official by the General Manager of the Federation Mr. Emeka Igwilo,
The final 14 players were announced after a series of trainings and trial matches, to ensure that the best was selected to execute this tournament.
The team selected is a blend of youth and experience with Blessing Etim, Nigeria’s longest serving player leading the team as Captain, supported by Omonye Asika as Vice Captain. Other familiar names include Salome Sunday, Agatha Obulor, Mary Desmond, Kehinde and Taiwo Adulquadri, Lucky Piety, to mention a few.
Udeh Lillian, a revelation from the National Under-17 championship breaks into the senior women’s team at her first attempt after her exploits during the age grade tournament earlier this year in Abuja.
*Final list of 14 players are; Blessing Etim – Captain, Omonye Asika – Vice captain, Kehinde Abdulquadri, Piety Lucky, Abigail Igbobie, Agatha Obulor, Salome Sunday, Oseyande Omonkhobhio
Others include;Taiwo Abdulquadri, Rachael Samson, Udeh Lillian, Miracle Imimole , Mary Desmond and Favour Eseigbe.
However, the Nigeria will open her fixture against West African rivals Sierra Leone on Monday 28th March by 9:30am, while the afternoon fixture will feature Ghana vs Rwanda.
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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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