A new era has officially begun for Nigerian cricket as newly appointed Head Coach and High Performance Manager, Stephen Mangongo, met with 35 of the country’s top male cricketers following their invitation to the Yellow Greens training camp.
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The gathering marks a defining moment for the national team, with the shortlisted players reporting to camp ahead of crucial international assignments. It is the first opportunity for Mangongo to work closely with the squad as he begins shaping the future of Nigerian cricket.
The training camp will serve as an important platform for player assessment, team bonding, and tactical preparation, while competition for places in the final squad is expected to be intense.
Under the guidance of the new coaching crew, the players will be looking to impress and secure their positions as the Yellow Greens prepare for upcoming continental and global challenges.
Among those invited are several established national team stars, including Peter Aho, Isaac Danladi, Sylvester Okpe, Prosper Useni, Sesan Adedeji, Solomon Chilemanya, Vincent Adewoye, and Ridwan Kareem, alongside a number of exciting emerging talents eager to make their mark on the international stage.
The camp symbolizes the beginning of a fresh chapter for Nigerian cricket, with renewed ambition and a clear vision as the Yellow Greens continue their pursuit of excellence and greater success in world cricket.
35 Players Shortlisted for Yellow Greens Camp
Abolarin Abdulrasheed, Chiemelie Udekwe, Chima Akachukwu, David Ankrah, Eghosa Aghedo, Elijah Olaleye, Elochukwu Ndubudem, Eweka Ogbemudia, Gideon Durotoye, Ifeanyi Uboh, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Ismail Abdullahi, Jimoh Abdulrahman, Kenneth Boniface, Miracle Akhigbe, Muheez Animashaun, Odion Isesele, Okasha Isiyaku, Peter Aho, Prosper Useni, Rahmon Ali, Reigneth Osagie, Ridwan Kareem, Samuel Mba Okwara, Saturday Elijah, Selim Salau, Sesan Adedeji, Solomon Chilemanya, Sulaimon Runsewe, Sylvester Okpe, Taiwo Mohammed, Victor Ipoli, Vincent Adewoye, and Wareez Azeez.
As preparations intensify, the Yellow Greens will be aiming to maximize every session in camp, with players battling for selection and the opportunity to represent Nigeria in future international competitions.
