Nigeria, May 17 -- As the spotlight beams brightly on Abeokuta ahead of the official opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival, one sport in Ogun State's contingent is quietly brimming with confidence and purpose: cricket.

With meticulous preparation, solid infrastructure, and strong backing from both government and private partners, the Ogun State Cricket Association is set to make a bold statement at the Gateway Games 2024.

In a briefing held on Saturday, 17 May, Chairman of the Ogun State Cricket Association, Oludare Kuforiji (FCA), disclosed the high level of preparedness of the state's male and female cricket teams as they eye podium finishes in all formats of the game.

In what appears to be one of the most structured build-ups...