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by Zeal Ibe

August 16, 2026

Junior YellowGreens Sign Off Division 2 Campaign in Style, Earn Promotion Back to Division 1

From an opening-day setback against Uganda to a commanding victory over Sierra Leone, Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have completed a remarkable turnaround at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2, finishing second with four wins from...

by Zeal Ibe

August 13, 2026

RECORD-BREAKING PERFOMANCE – NYONG, EGEMASI LEAD 461-RUN BLITZ AS JUNIOR YELLOWGREENS ROUT MOZAMBIQUE

The Nigeria U19 Men’s team, the Junior YellowGreens, produced a breathtaking all-round performance at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2, recording a commanding 407-run victory...

by Zeal Ibe

August 12, 2026

JUNIOR YELLOWGREENS STRENGTHEN DIVISION ONE PROMOTION PUSH WITH SEVEN-WICKET VICTORY OVER RWANDA

Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have strengthened their push for a return to Division One of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway with a commanding seven-wicket victory over hosts Rwanda...

by Zeal Ibe

August 12, 2026

Junior YellowGreens Bounce Back with Dominant Win Over Ghana, Turn Sights to Rwanda

Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have bounced back from a narrow opening-day defeat to Uganda with a commanding five-wicket victory over Ghana at the Gahanga Oval, reigniting their bid for a place...

by Zeal Ibe

July 30, 2026

Nigeria Names Final 14-Man Junior YellowGreens Squad for ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially unveiled the 14-player Junior YellowGreens squad that will represent the country at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2...

by Zeal Ibe

July 24, 2026

Junior Female YellowGreens Step Up Preparations as Open Camp Enters Final Selection Phase

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has intensified preparations for the Junior Female YellowGreens' upcoming international assignments, with the team's open camp entering a decisive phase in Benin City, Edo State.

by Zeal Ibe

July 8, 2026

Nigeria Cricket Federation Congratulates Professor Yahaya Ukwenya on Sports Legendary Award 2026

The Nigeria Cricket Federation warmly congratulates its former President, Professor Yahaya Ukwenya, on being honoured with the Sports Legendary Award 2026, presented on 2nd July 2026 at the Chelsea Hotel,...

by Zeal Ibe

June 20, 2026

BRONZE MEDAL FINISH CAPS IMPRESSIVE KWIBUKA CAMPAIGN FOR NIGERIA’S FEMALE YELLOWGREENS

Nigeria's Female YellowGreens concluded their 2026 Kwibuka Women's T20i Tournament campaign in Rwanda with a well-deserved third-place finish, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets in the playoff match at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali. While the podium finish was...

by Zeal Ibe

June 15, 2026

Nigeria Cricket Federation Names 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tour Tri-Series

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming Namibia Tour, where the YellowGreens will compete in a T20 Tri-Series featuring hosts Namibia and Hong Kong...

by Zeal Ibe

June 2, 2026

MIDDLE-BELT TIGERS EMERGE INAUGURAL NIGERIA SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

History was made at the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, as Middle-Belt Tigers were crowned champions of the inaugural Nigeria Super League after defeating Southern Sharks by six runs in a...

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