The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is to unveil newly appointed Stephen Maziva Mangongo as the Head Coach and High-Performance Manager of the federation today in Lagos.
Mangongo’s appointment will officially commence on July 1, 2026, under a three-year contract aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s cricket development structure and enhancing the country’s competitive performance on the international stage.
An accomplished and highly respected cricket professional, Magongo is an ICC Level 3 certified coach with extensive coaching and player development experience across different levels of the game.
Over the years, he has successfully coached Zimbabwe’s U-15, U-19, Zimbabwe A Team, and the Zimbabwe National Men’s Team, contributing significantly to talent development and high-performance cricket systems.
The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, described the appointment as a strategic step towards consolidating the Federation’s vision of building a sustainable cricket structure capable of producing world-class players and competitive national teams.
