Gombe Cricket Team Qualifies for Intermediate Games

Gombe State’s male cricket team has successfully qualified for the inaugural Intermediate Games, emerging as the only successful team-event qualifier from Gombe at the North-East zonal elimination held in Damaturu, Yobe State. This three-day elimination event, organized by the North-East Zonal Office of the National Sports Commission, took place at the August 27 Stadium, featuring athletes from six states competing for spots at the national games.

Gombe participated in three events: beach volleyball, basketball, and cricket, but only the cricket team secured a place in the national competition, which is scheduled to occur in Lagos. Manga Sale, the Director of Sports at the Gombe State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, confirmed this achievement, noting that while the cricket team stood out, the other teams also performed well.

Additionally, athletes registered for individual events will represent Gombe at the national games. The Intermediate Games have been postponed to the first quarter of 2027 to provide more preparation time for participating states and athletes.