Abuja cricket ovals’ completion excites Onyeama

The immediate past president of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Engineer Emeka Onyeama has expressed happiness over the completion of the first phase of the two cricket ovals in Abuja, describing it as a dream come true.

The world class facility which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and the West African subregion was initiated by the Onyeama-led.

Speaking on the significance of the first turf wicket in West Africa, Onyeama said the construction of the world class facility is one of the key achievements of his board between 2013 and 2017.

“When we came on board, our focus was how to institutionalize cricket in Nigeria and popularize the game at the grassroots which has never been before.

“These cricket ovals are Nigeria’s ticket to the global cricket community. There are so many gains in this noble venture by the NCF.

“Upon completion of these facilities, the country can now bid for international competitions which will in no small way impact on the overall development of the sport in Nigeria.”

According to him, the federation is happy with the success recorded in starting a sustainable development plan for cricket in Nigeria which was recently acknowledged by the 36 states Directors of Sports.

“Our players will now have direct access to top class facilities to train, play their league games and train for international competitions.”