Nigeria Bags ICC Grassroots Cricket Award
Nigeria Earns Global Recognition
NIGERIA has been named the winner of the ICC Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year Award, a major international recognition of the country’s outstanding efforts in promoting cricket among children and expanding the game at the grassroots level.
The award acknowledges the Nigeria Cricket Federation’s successful implementation of the ICC Criiio programme, which introduces young people to cricket through fun, inclusive and community-based activities designed to encourage wider participation in the sport.
Federation Salutes Stakeholders
The Nigeria Cricket Federation described the award as a collective achievement, crediting the dedication of young participants, coaches, teachers, volunteers, state cricket associations and development partners who have supported the growth of cricket across the country.
According to the federation, the recognition reflects years of sustained investment in grassroots sports development and youth engagement through cricket.
Commitment to Future Growth
Reacting to the honour, the federation reaffirmed its determination to expand the Criiio initiative by taking cricket to more schools and communities nationwide.
It stressed that the award belongs to every child who has embraced the programme, noting that the initiative continues to inspire young people while nurturing the next generation of Nigerian cricketers.
The latest accolade further highlights Nigeria’s growing reputation in international cricket development and reinforces the federation’s long-term vision of building a stronger foundation for the sport.
