Abuja – The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) on Monday in Abuja said it was working hard to ensure that Nigeria gained promotion into the Division Four of the ICC World Cricket League. Emeka Onyeama, the NCF President, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Nigerian team was presently preparing very hard to ensure a favourable participation and excellent outcome. The Nigerian team, which is currently in the league’s Division Five, will participate with five other countries in the ICC World Cricket League Division Five championship billed for Jersey in May. “We will resume camping on Sunday in Abuja and we have invited the best players around.
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“Qualification to Division Four of the league remains a priority to us and we are optimistic of getting there,’’ the NCF president said. NAN reports that Nigeria, alongside Jersey, had bidded to host the event but lost to Jersey in October, 2015. Onyeama said they lost the hosting right bid because the cricket grounds needed for the tournament were not ready at the time. The 50 overs events will have Nigeria, Oman, Tanzania, Suriname, Guernsey and host Jersey participating. The top two teams at the championship will gain promotion to the Division Four, while the last two teams will be relegated to the league’s Division Six.(NAN)