The ICC world cup trophy will tour Nigeria from the 11th to 13th February 2019 in both Abuja and Lagos cities. the confirmation came in a press release issued by the ICC media office in Dubai. the trophy will make its first stop in Abuja on the 11th and 12th before heading to Lagos on the noon of 12th and a public display at the Tafawa Balewa Square, on the morning of 13th.
complete schedule below
ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour
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| Date | City | Time | Activity | Description | Location | |
| 11/2/2019 | Abuja, Nigeria | 12 noon | Arrival of Trophy at the Airport | The ICC Delegates with the Trophy will be recived at the Airport by some NCF Officials who will be on ground. | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | |
| 11/2/2019 | ABUJA, NIGERIA | 4PM | PRESENTATION OF THE CUP TO THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | The Cup will be received by the Honorable Minister of Youths and Sports Development on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | VIP Lounge, Package A National Stadium Abuja | |
| 11/2/2019 | ABUJA | 6pm | Display of Trophy | The Cup will be displayed to admirers | Sheraton Hotel, Abuja | |
| 12/2/2019 | ABUJA | 9am | Movement of the Trophy within 3 Iconic spots in Abuja | The Cup will be moved across major areas in Abuja with cultural troupes on parade | Musa Yaradua Centre and Katempe Hill. There is plan to get the Trophy touch Nissan office in Abuja | |
| 12/2/2019 | Abuja, NIGERIA | 12noon | Trophy leaves Abuja Airport to Lagos | The Trophy will leave Abuja to Murtala Murhamed Airport Lagos | Abuja to Lagos Airports | |
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos, NIGERIA | 5pm | Presentation of the Trophy to the Executive Governor of Lagos State | The Trophy will be presented to the Executive Governor of Lagos State where he will receive the cup with members of his executive | Governor’s House, Alausa, Lagos | |
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 9am | Guests arrival/Commencement of Kids Coaching Clinic | 500 kids expected to participate in the Kids Coaching Clinic | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | |
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 10;30am | Arrival of the Trophy at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 11am | First session of Photo session | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 11am | Senior T20 Cricket Match among the current top 24 players in Nigeria | Cricket Match | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | |
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 2pm | Welcome Remark by the Trophy LOC /Local State Cricket Association | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 2:15pm | Address by the President of NCF | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 2:35pm | Vote of Thanks by the NCF Vice President | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 2:45 PM | Second Photo session | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos | ||
| 13/2/2019 | Lagos | 3:00 PM | Trophy Departs TBS | Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos |