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CRICKET: NCF Boosts Grassroots Cricket Development in Plateau State
The drive to expand grassroots cricket development in Nigeria’s North Central region received a significant boost as the Plateau State Cricket Association, organized a cricket introduction programme at Mukat Private School, Namua, Abattoir ,on April 29, 2026.
The initiative, held under the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) grassroots development agenda, brought together pupils aged between 10 and 18 years, alongside their teachers, in an effort to popularize the sport at the school level.
The programme focused on introducing participants to the fundamental aspects of cricket, including the basics of batting, bowling, and fielding. Through practical demonstrations and interactive sessions, the students were given firsthand experience of the game, sparking enthusiasm among both male and female participants.
Speaking at the event, the school’s Games Master, Francis Alkali Gyang, expressed appreciation to the association’s coaches for their commitment to youth development through sports. He highlighted the importance of such initiatives in nurturing talent and promoting discipline among students.
Leading the training session, Aliyu Magaji, Field Officer of the Plateau State Cricket Association, emphasized the broader value of cricket beyond recreation. He encouraged the students to take the sport seriously, noting that it fosters focus, strategic thinking, and personal development, which are essential for academic and life success.
Also contributing to the training, coach Samson Yarima provided live demonstrations, guiding students through the rudiments of the game in a practical and engaging manner. Coach Tisgen Lucas further reinforced the lessons by offering detailed instructions and mentoring the participants throughout the session.
The programme, held at coordinates latitude 9.93637 and longitude 8.88249, reflects ongoing efforts by cricket stakeholders to the deepen the sport’s reach in Plateau State and across the North Central region.
Organizers expressed optimism that continued grassroots engagement would lead to the discovery of new talents and strengthen Nigeria’s future in cricket.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade.
