I will relish moments officiating at African Games, Habib says

Enesi Habib, one of Nigeria’s top cricket umpires, says officiating the final of the women’s cricket event at the African Games in Ghana would be one of the high points of his career.

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Level 3 umpire is the only Nigerian among 10 other umpires to officiate at the inaugural cricket event at the Games.

Habib, who was the third umpire for the final of the women’s event between Zimbabwe and South Africa on Wednesday, said he would relish the experience for a very long time.

“Since I started officiating in 2018, this is my biggest event so far,, and to officiate as the third umpire in the final of the women’s event is even more amazing.

“I am thankful for the opportunity and hope that I will continue to put in my best in all I do, look forward to more matches, and become a mentor to the young ones,” he said.

Supreme News reports that Nigeria finished in third place, with South Africa and Zimbabwe emerging in second and first place in the women’s cricket event.

Supreme News reports that the men’s event will begin on Sunday.