Gbolahan Olusegun Cricket League begins on Independence Day

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• ICC assures of rapid development in Nigeria

The second Gbolahan Olusegun Yishawu Cricket League will commence on Independence Day, October 1, 2022, at the Cricket Oval, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and other designated centres across the state.

According to the organisers of the event, the tourney, which is also tagged ‘Cricket Club Committee League, will future nine teams in Division One and 12 teams in Division Two. 

Speaking at the unveiling of the championship at the weekend, Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) President, Uyi Akpata, said the championship, which has over the years developed and exposed young players in the sport, has been widely recognised by the International Cricket Committee( ICC).

“The Club Committee tournament, sponsored by Yishawu has helped to create more awareness of cricket in Nigeria.

“The Federation has been putting effort to make Nigeria one of the best cricket playing nations in Africa and globally. With the organisation of the tournament, which is ranked among the best championships in Africa, the country will continue to churn out more talents in different age grades,” he said.

Chairman of the Cricket Club Committee league, Akin Denton, disclosed that more clubs registered for this year’s event, adding, “we are delighted that the league will witness an unprecedented upsurge in the number of new entrants into division two.

“There will be six new teams playing in the league for the first time. This development means games will increase in the league.

“Matches will be played on three grounds, TBS Cricket Oval, the University of Lagos cricket pitch and CMS Grammar School, Bariga pitch.

“Various games will be streamed online for viewers worldwide to watch and we thank Yishawu for