Cricket T20i Invitational: Nigeria to host eight nations
Uyi Akpata, president of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), says the next edition of the Nigeria Women T20i Invitational will feature eight nations.
Mr Akpata disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of the tournament on Sunday in Lagos, with five teams participating.
The president lauded the competitiveness of the teams, adding that the next edition will see a more eventful outing for the teams.
“I most congratulate all the teams for the quality of competition we have all witnessed in the past one week. The next edition will see eight teams competing, and we expect that it would only get better for women’s cricket in the continent,” stated Mr Akpata.
The president also lauded Access Bank, the tournament’s major sponsor, other sponsors and partners of the event.
(NAN)
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