The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has launched a four-week High-Performance Camp for the Junior YellowGreens as the team prepares for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2 Qualifier in Rwanda, set for 7–16 August.
Key takeaways
- The NCF has started a four-week training camp for Nigeria’s Under-19 side ahead of the Division 2 qualifier.
- The qualifier is scheduled to take place in Rwanda from 7 to 16 August.
- Nineteen players have been invited to the camp for a structured development programme.
- A final group of 14 players will be named after the camp ends.
- Nigeria’s objective is to earn promotion from Division 2 to Division 1 at the tournament.
Camp structure and selection process
Nineteen cricketers have been called up for the camp, where they will follow a planned curriculum spanning batting, bowling and fielding work. The schedule also includes strength and conditioning sessions, tactical-focused practice, recovery methods, practice matches, and performance assessments to sharpen technique and clarify specific roles within the team.
After the four-week programme concludes, Nigeria will announce the final 14-man squad that will represent the country at the qualifier.
Invited players
The invited squad members are: Ali Rahmon, Hossana Omonkhobhio, Kenneth Boniface, Abdullahi Ismail, Okasha Isiyaku, Progress Osagie, Ejiofor Chimezie, Emmanuel Oladejo, Ayodele Daniel, Peculiar Egemesi, Balogun Daniel, Pelumi Orimolade, Folajimo Owolabi, Segun Hamzat Olayinka, Princewill Chigozie, Andrew Abah, Miracle Emonena, Bright Edem, and Ayeni Precious.
Division 2 mission
Nigeria will be targeting qualification from Division 2 to Division 1 during the tournament, with the camp acting as the platform to prepare the Under-19 team for the competition in Rwanda.
