Rwanda Qualifier: Junior YellowGreens Unveil Final Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled the final 14-man Junior YellowGreens squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division Two, scheduled to hold in Rwanda from August 9 to 15, 2026. Led by captain Rahmon Ali, the squad emerged from a rigorous three-phase selection process that began […]
NCF Intensifies U-19 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Preparations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Nigeria Steps Up U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Bid
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
NCF Wins Prestigious ICC Global Grassroots Development Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has earned global recognition after winning the prestigious ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year Award, a milestone that underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in grassroots cricket development. The award was presented in recognition of the Federation’s transformative Criiio Cricket Festival held in Zamfara State, an […]
NSL Unveils Franchise Squads Ahead of Historic Cricket Debut
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially unveiled the franchise squads, captains, and coaching teams for the inaugural Nigeria Super League (NSL), scheduled to run from May 16 to May 31, 2026, in what is being described as a landmark moment for cricket development in the country. Organised under the Nigeria Super […]
NCF Tikolo Part Ways After Three-Year Transformation Era
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the departure of Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, Steve Tikolo, following a mutual agreement between both parties. Tikolo, a High-Performance Manager exits the role after nearly 40 months at the helm, closing a chapter widely regarded as one of growth and renewed ambition for […]
Akpata Represents Nigeria at Africa Cricket Board Conference
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Dr. Uyi Akpata, is representing Nigeria at the Conference for Africa Cricket Board Members, a high-level forum bringing together leading cricket administrators from across the continent. The conference, hosted by Cricket Namibia in collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), is holding alongside […]
YellowGreens Clinch 2025 West Africa Trophy with Win Over Rwanda
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, delivered a statement performance on home soil on Sunday, overpowering Rwanda by 40 runs to emerge champions of the 2025 West Africa Trophy at the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Pitch in Abuja Backed by an energetic home crowd, Nigeria produced a complete all-round display—solid with […]
Daniel Gim Earns ICC Level 3 Coaching Certification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a major milestone for Nigerian cricket, one of the Nigeria Cricket Federation’s (NCF) top coaches, Daniel Dauda Gim, has successfully passed the International Cricket Council (ICC) Level 3 Coaching Course, placing him among the highest-ranked coaches in the global cricket community. According to an official email from Mr. Abhishek Shekhawat, […]
NCF Elections: Onyeama Pushes for Grassroots Reforms, Digital Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is heading into what promises to be a decisive election, but the build-up has been clouded by controversy. Protests, petitions, and conflicting eligibility rulings have stirred tension within the cricket community, as some aspirants were disqualified and later reinstated in dramatic fashion. These developments have left stakeholders […]