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Nigeria has named 14 talented young cricketers to compete for a spot at the 2028 U-19 Cricket World Cup. The team emerged from a rigorous three-phase selection process involving players from across the country.
Four teams are battling for the championship in Nigeria's pioneering women's cricket league, which started in 2021 as the country's first professional platform for female players. The South-South Female Cricket League is creating opportunities for women athletes while building gender equality in Nigerian sports.
Government College Ibadan Old Boys Cricket Club dethroned defending champions Rising Stars with a commanding 118-run victory to claim the 2025/26 league title. The win highlights Nigeria's growing cricket scene and the success of grassroots sports development.
