Nigeria Wins ICC Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival Of The Year Award

Nigeria Wins ICC Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival Of The Year Award

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria has been named the winner of the ICC Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year award, in recognition of the country's outstanding efforts in developing cricket at the grassroots level, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The prestigious recognition highlights the Nigeria Cricket Federation's commitment to making the sport accessible to children across the country through the ICC Criiio programme.

The award also celebrates the contributions of young participants, coaches, teachers, volunteers, state cricket associations, partners, and other stakeholders who have played key roles in expanding the reach of cricket in Nigeria.

Reacting to the achievement, the Nigeria Cricket Federation reaffirmed its commitment to creating more opportunities for young people by introducing cricket to more schools and communities across the country.

The federation said the award belongs to every child who has embraced the game through the Criiio initiative, adding that the programme continues to inspire communities while nurturing the next generation of cricketers.

Nigeria's latest recognition underscores the country's growing influence in cricket development and reinforces the federation's vision of building a strong foundation for the future of the sport.