The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has appointed a Kenyan, Steve Tikolo, as the country’s new head coach and sporting Manager.
The Federation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Musa Ehizoje unveiled in a statement on Sunday.
He explains that the Kenyan has received a two-year contract and would head the senior men’s team.
“Following the re-shaping of the coaching department in the Federation, Tikolo will head the senior men’s team and he will receive special Assistance by our national coach Uthe Ogbimi.
”similar coaching structures will be unchanged however. Tikolo’s current contract will run for two years, with his first opportunity to meet with the senior team players being when they resume camp for the T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier in November,” Ehizoje said.
Tikolo’s appointment happened after the resignation of Sri Lankan Asanka Gurusinha as Head Coach in April 2022 due to health concerns.
