As part of plans to increase the knowledge and overall capacity of Umpires in Nigeria, The Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers of Nigeria ACUSN, conducted a 1 day training exercise during the rest day of the just concluded NCF Women’s T20I tournament in Lagos.

Areas of study include Match referee and 3rd umpire’s duties, on-field practical on Umpires movement, Time control, deciding fair and unfair play and overall Game management. Participants included members of the NCF Women’s T20i Playing Control Team (PCT), various ACUSN State Chapter association chairmen and ACUSN members from Lagos and environ.

The 1 day training was anchored by the Tournament Referee, Mr John Trust Mayeku among other senior umpires from Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya.