The players and officials of the Plateau State Cricket team have been assured of adequate support in materials, technical and competitions.
This assurance was made by the Vice chairman of the Cricket Association in Plateau, Mr Haruna Abba, when he and some board members paid a visit to players at the Cricket Oval of St John’s college, jos.
Speaking to the players, Mr Abba, appreciated the U15 players both Male & female, who are preparing for the Zonal elimination for the National Youth Games coming up in September in Asaba,Delta State, for their commitment and seriousness.
“I will like to appreciate everyone of you for your interest in the game of Cricket and this is to assure you of all the necessary support, so as to qualify from the zone to the National Youth Games.”
” we’ll always come to check on you as you prepare, get used to the equipments as there are new ones that are coming, so keep putting in your best to make it to the National team as we already have one of our own, Queen Joseph in the National team”.
In his remarks, the Association Chairman, Mr Stephen Dayok Inusa, appreciated the Vice chairman and other board members present for the encouragement to the players.
The Chairman then encouraged the players that ” its very important to you take this game seriously as we can see some of you are good but need to do more for the success to come. I thank the board members for your visit, it has really encouraged the players and hopefully they pick the zone’s only ticket to the National Youth Games in Asaba”.
The training sessions were handled by the State Cricket coach Lukas Naitet, Samson Yerima, who also plays foe the senior team and Queen Joseph, a national team player.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade,
PSCA
