Sports

Women’s T20i Invitational Tournament NCF Announces Final 14 List Of Players

Published

4 years ago

March 24, 2022

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.

Share on Facebook

Sports

NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

Published

6 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

Share on Facebook