The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 7th NCF National U17 Championship at the NCF Pitch in Abuja. Following a day of high-stakes semi-final action and placement matches, the final matchups have been confirmed, showcasing the incredible depth of youth cricket talent across Nigeria.
Girls’ Championship: South South and South East Secure Final Berths
A press statement signed by Mr. Zeal Ibe, Media Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation on March 14, 2026 said the Girls’ semi-finals delivered nail-biting finishes as the South East and South South regions emerged victorious to claim their spots in the grand finale.
South South vs. North West: The South South Female team successfully defended a total of 90/9, holding off a spirited North West chase that ended at 83/8. The 7-run victory was anchored by disciplined bowling and crucial middle-order contributions from Okpara Treasure and Umukoro Lilian.
South South vs. North West The 7-run victory was anchored by disciplined bowling and crucial middle-order contributions from Okpara Treasure and Umukoro Lilian.
South East vs. South West: In a low-scoring thriller, the South East Female team displayed nerves of steel. After restricting the South West to 44 runs, they survived a middle-order collapse to chase down the target, finishing at 45/6 in just 8.5 overs. Nnachi Olive was the standout performer with the ball, returning remarkable figures of 3 wickets for just 2 runs in 3 overs.
Boys’ Championship: Dominant Performances in Classification Matches
While the finals loom, the battle for pride and podium spots in the Boys’ category saw the South East and South West claim decisive victories.
South East Claims Victory: The South East Male team put on a clinical display against South South, bowling them out for 55. Echem Chukwuemeka led the destruction with 3 wickets for 7 runs. The batters made quick work of the chase, reaching 56/2 in 12.1 overs, led by Ejiofor Chiemezie’s unbeaten 30 of 33 balls and Peculiar Egemasi 23 of 18 balls.
South West Secures final slot: In the Second Semi Final match , the South West Male team overwhelmed the North West. Oladejo Emmanuel spearheaded the attack, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs to bowl out the opposition for 46. The South West chased the target in 10.5 overs with 6 wickets to spare, spearheaded by Balogun Daniel’s 22 runs off 21 balls.
Summary of Results Match Day 4:
Match 7 (Boys) Match 7 (Girls)
South- South 55/10 (17.1) South-South 90/9 (20.0)
South-South 56/2 (12.1) North-West 83/8 (20.0)
South- East won by 8 Wickets South-South won by 7 Runs
Match 8 (Boys) Match 8 (Girls)
North-West 46/10 (19.4) South-West 44/10 (18.1)
South-West 49/4 (10.5) South-East 45/6 (8.5)
South-West won by 6 wickets South-East won by 4 Wickets
Upcoming Matches: Sunday 15th March 2026
Boys Final:
Match 9 : South-East vs Sout-West
Girls:
Third place: Match 9- North-West vs South-West
Final: Match 10- South-South vs South-East
Upcoming Match Link :
Girls Third Place- https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/23130287/7th-ncf-national-u17-championship–finals-(girls)/north-west-female-vs-south-west-female.
Girls Final- https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/23130282/7th-ncf-national-u17-championship–finals-(girls)/south-east-female-vs-south-south-female.
Boys Final:
https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/23130311/7th-ncf-national-u17-championship–finals-(boys)/south-east-male-vs-south-west-male.
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