The nation’s premium cricket ground, the Tafawa Balewa Cricket Oval in Lagos, is wearing a new look ahead of the forthcoming third NCF Women’s T20 Invitational Tournament scheduled for March 25 to April 3,this year.
President of the Federation, Uyi Akpata, said that the contest was not only for the strengthening of the ties existing among Nigeria and other top cricketing nations but would also help sharpen the skills of the members of the women’s team.
The 10-strip turf wicket grounds would be hosting all the games of the Women’s T20 Invitational that will feature, Cameroun, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.
The facility is expected to host about 2,000 players, fans and visitors per day during the event including, students from cricket-playing schools.The competition is expected to help inspire the students to be more committed to the game.
