Edo State Cricket team on Thursday inducted the Executive Chairman of the state Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, into the cricket family.
Enabulele was inducted into the Cricket family when he received members of the U-19 female national cricket at the commission’s media centre.
The Edo State sports boss who celebrated the team’s recent international successes in Malaysia, said: “I am truly impressed with your achievements,” Enabulele stated.
“This aligns perfectly with the vision of our Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, who prioritizes grassroots sports development.
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“Your success is a reflection of that vision, and we acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved, especially the association’s Chairman, Mr. Uyi Akpata.”
To further support the team, Enabulele announced plans to upgrade sporting facilities and pledged financial assistance of ₦1 million to aid their ongoing efforts.
In their separate response, Mr. Theophilus Ibodeme, the Technical Consultant for the U-19 team and Assistant National Coach of the female team, expressed his gratitude to Enabulele.
He stated, “My role was to guide the coaches and ensure that all technical decisions were aligned with modern practices to help the team win.”
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He noted that seven of the nine Edo-based players have also been selected for the senior national team, emphasizing the state’s commitment to grassroots sports development.
“None of these players were recruited externally; they were all trained here in Edo. It’s a testament to the quality of our local programs,” Ibodeme added.
The team captain, Peculiar Lucky, expressed her appreciation for the support received from the Executive Chairman, coaches, and the Sports Commission, acknowledging their role in the team’s remarkable achievements, including victories against formidable opponents like New Zealand and Ireland.
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