Ekiti, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Imo shine at U-17 cricket zonal qualifiers
Ekiti State and Lagos State have emerged as top performers in the South-West zonal qualifiers of the Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships. In the South-East, Ebonyi State and Imo State took leading positions in their respective categories. The qualifiers, held in Abeokuta and Owerri, have set the stage for the national finals, with more matches ongoing in other zones. The tournament is recognized as a key platform for discovering new cricket talent in Nigeria.
Match highlights
- Ekiti State won the female category in the South-West, while Lagos State led in the male category.
- In the South-East, Ebonyi State topped the female category, and Imo State won the male category.
- The qualifiers are also taking place in Kaduna, Adamawa, Edo State, and Abuja.
- The best players from all 36 states will compete at the main tournament in Abuja.
- The National U-17 Championship is credited with producing the majority of Nigeria’s current senior and U-19 national team players.
