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About Us

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NIGERIA CRICKET FEDERATION

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is the official governing body of the sport of Cricket in Nigeria. Its current headquarters is in Abuja. The NCF is Nigeria’s representative at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has been an associate member of that body since 2002. Nigeria used to be part of the West Africa Cricket Council, which was an ICC member in its own right. The NCF is also a member of the African Cricket Association (ACA).

In the 19th century

British colonial administrators first introduced and popularised the game of cricket in Nigeria. Nigeria’s first international cricket match was against the Gold Coast British Colony (now Ghana) in 1904.

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West Africa Cricket Federation

In the 1960s, the NCF was involved in a movement which resulted in the formation of a sub-regional cricket body, the West Africa Cricket Federation (WACF), with headquarters in Nigeria. Later, in 1976, the WACF evolved into the West Africa Cricket Council/West Africa Cricket Conference (WACC).

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Nigeria Cricket Federation

Presently, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is the official governing body of the sport of Cricket in Nigeria. Its current headquarters is in Abuja. The NCF is Nigeria’s representative at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has been an associate member of that body since 2002. Nigeria used to be part of the West Africa Cricket Council, which was an ICC member in its own right. The NCF is also a member of the African Cricket Association (ACA).

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Nigeria Cricket Association (NCA)

The Nigeria Cricket Association (expatriates) and the Nigeria Cricket Association (indigenous) were formed in 1932 and 1933 respectively. In 1951, a joint board of control was inaugurated in Lagos with each association retaining its identity. Six years later, in 1957, both expatriate and indigenous bodies merged to form the Nigeria Cricket Association (NCA). This name was changed to the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) in 2006.

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MILESTONES

2019

ICC BEST GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AFRICA

Awarded for the "Naija Kids" initiative, which aims to develop grassroots cricket.

2020

QUALIFIED FOR ICC UNDER 19 BOYS' WORLD CUP

Nigeria qualified for the 2020 Under-19 boys World Cup, hosted by South Africa.

2020

ICC FEMALE CRICKET INITIATIVE PROGRAM

Received for the "Girls Aspire" Initiative, further demonstrating commitment to female cricket development.

2023

ICC CRICKET INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR AFRICA REGION

Awarded for the PwC National U-17 Championship, which serves as a rallying point for national development in cricket.

2023

BRONZE MEDAL AT AFRICA GAMES

Nigeria's female cricket team won a bronze medal at the 13th All Africa Games held in Ghana with a thrilling win over Uganda. 

2025

UNDER 19 GIRL'S WORLD CUP IN MALAYSIA

Nigeria's female under-19 cricket team qualified for the 2025 under-19 World Cup, to be played in Malaysia. 

BOARD MEMBERS

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Mario Bellucci
2

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Aiden Leggatt
3

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Seth Clemens
4

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Mitchell Childe
5

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Daniel Benn
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Archie Stead
7

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Finn Rosetta
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Koby Brough
9

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Blake Bannan
10

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Hugo Stones