United Kingdom-based cricketers under the auspices of London Nigerians Cricket Club yesterday began their third competition tour of the country with a promise to take the game to the highest possible level.
The LNCC has four matches to play against top Nigerian teams during their 10-day stay in the country.
According to Makanjuola Akinyemi, captain of the visiting UK-based Nigerians, unlike during their previous visits in 2000 and 2006, Abuja has been added to their itinerary as one of the cities where they will strut their skills.
"We are really glad over the tremendous progress that has taken place in the sport since our last visit. It is a pleasure to be able to come back and give something back to the game in the country," observed the captain of the LNCC at a media briefing on Victoria Island, Lagos yesterday morning.
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Kwesi Sagoe expressed his happiness that the Tour which started like a leisure thing has really graduated into what cricketers look forward to annually.
"It is remarkable that this idea which started off the cuff has actually become real. I am particularly happy over the innovations like the inclusion of other cities to this year's programme. I hope by the next edition it will go beyond Abuja to other cities with rich cricket culture," stressed the NCF boss.
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