Nigeria Cricket Federation

President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, said he is optimistic the game of cricket will be one of the top three recognised sports in Nigeria. Speaking with the International Cricket Council (ICC), following…

Nigeria’s men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, have emerged victorious in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C, defeating Botswana in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash to seal their spot. Director General of the…

The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, said he is optimistic that Nigeria would get a medal at the upcoming 13th African Games, scheduled to hold in Ghana. Akpata added that he has no doubt the sport would…

Cricket in Nigeria is set to witness a transformative leap forward as the Cricket Lab joins forces with the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), to construct a cutting-edge indoor training facility at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in…

The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, says the federation’s target is to rank among the top three cricket-playing nations in Africa by 2026. Akpata reiterated the federation’s determination to work towards…

The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, recently met with the Chairman of Cricket Kenya, Manoj Patel and other members of the board and management team to discuss a possible strategic alliance between the two…

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is set to host the ICC Men’s World Cup Trophy once again with the trophy expected to tour the cities of Abuja and Lagos later this month. Although Nigeria will not be participating in the World Cup,…

Nigeria's National U-19 men’s cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, are all set for continental battle in Tanzania as the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) announced the squad that will represent the country in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World…

The Niger State Cricket Association has introduced the sport of cricket to the Police Children's School (PCS) in Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The Chairman of the Niger State Cricket Association, Isaiah Fred, presented…

The Board of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has approved a quarterly subvention funds for the development of the game across the 36 states of the Federation including the FCT. Grassroots Cricket development is one of the 5 new Key…