National U-17 Cricket Championship Kicks Off in Abuja

The National U-17 Cricket Championship began on March 11, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The event is sponsored by PwC and organized by the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF).

Alhaji Sani Mohammed, the Secretary General of NCF, represented the federation's president, Uyi Akpata, at a press conference held prior to the tournament. Mohammed highlighted the importance of the partnership with PwC, which is crucial for grassroots cricket development in Nigeria.

This championship follows the successful completion of zonal qualifiers held across six geopolitical zones of the country, with winners ready to compete in the national finals. Habeeb Jayeola, representing PwC, reaffirmed the organization's commitment to grassroots sports development, emphasizing the role of sports in shaping essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and leadership among young people.