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Nigeria Cricket Federation Appoints Veteran Stephen Mangongo to Lead Yellow Greens

Posted : 26 May 2026

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially appointed veteran Zimbabwean tactician Stephen Mangongo as the new head coach of the senior men's national team. The experienced coach will concurrently serve as the federation's high performance manager. This strategic appointment successfully concludes a rigorous four-month selection search conducted by the cricket board. He fills the coaching vacancy created by the departure of Kenyan strategist Steve Tikolo.

Mangongo arrives with nearly three decades of elite international coaching expertise across various development levels. The technical instructor previously managed the Zimbabwe senior national team and their developmental squads. He achieved global recognition in 2014 by guiding Zimbabwe to a historic victory over Australia. Furthermore, the tactician has contributed to multiple ICC Under-19 and senior Men's World Cup campaigns.

The Zimbabwean specialist will be officially presented at the TBS Cricket Oval in Lagos on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. NCF officials remain heavily optimistic that his leadership will elevate Nigeria's competitive status. The arrival coincides with crucial structural preparations for the upcoming ICC 2028 T20 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for later this year. The board expects his development background to drastically boost youth talent progression.

In his dual capacity, Mangongo will oversee the grassroots pipelines while preparing the elite national athletes. He is widely credited for mentoring prominent continental cricket icons during their developmental years. The NCF believes his elite credentials align with their ambitions to become an African powerhouse. Detailed contractual agreements and specific backroom coaching changes will be revealed during the official press presentation.

 

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