South-South female cricket league reaches semi-final stage
The South-South Female Cricket League is set for its semi-final matches after an exciting round of zonal games held in Benin City and Port Harcourt. The competition saw nine clubs, including last year's champions, battle for a spot in the next stage. The league is part of a busy year for the Nigeria Cricket Federation, with many national players returning to club action. Uyi Akpata has played a key role in supporting the growth of women’s cricket in the region.
Match highlights
- The semi-finalists are Idia Royals of Benin, Smashers of Akwa Ibom, Uniport Pathfinders of Port Harcourt, and Delta Force.
- The South-South Female Cricket League began in 2021 as Nigeria’s first-ever women’s cricket league.
- The league is sponsored by Uyi Akpata, Chairman of the Edo State Cricket Association and NCF president.
- Clubs from Edo, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States participated in the competition.
- The league aims to promote gender balance and provide a competitive platform for women’s cricket in Nigeria.
